Cuisinart FP-12DC User Manual

ELITE COLLECTION
Recipe Booklet
12-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR
RECIPES
To help you feel right at home with your new Cuisinart Elite Collection™ 12-Cup Food Processor in your kitchen, we’ve assembled a variety of delicious recipes to get you started – from quick and easy to more complex gourmet dishes. Breakfast and brunch through dinner and dessert, every meal is covered with these easy-to-follow recipes.
Look for the chef’s whisks above the ingredients for the degree of difficulty (1=easy, 2=medium, 3=challenging), and the convenient clock icons that point you to each recipe’s time commitment so you can allocate your time accordingly.
In addition, the detailed nutritional information lets you know exactly what you’re eating! Bon appétit!
BASICS
Basic Fresh Breadcrumbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gorgonzola Butter .....................................................6
Mediterranean Butter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Peanut Butter .........................................................6
MARINADES & DRESSINGS
Asian Marinade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sweet and Sour Marinade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Herbed Vinaigrette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic Mayonnaise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SAUCES
Basil Pesto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Simple Tomato Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hollandaise Sauce ....................................................12
Tartar Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DOUGHS
Pizza Dough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pasta Dough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Spinach Pasta Dough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Basic Flaky Pastry Dough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pâte Brisée . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pâte Sucrée . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
Cherry Crumb Muffins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Zucchini Spice Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mixed Mushroom and Red Pepper Frittata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
White and Sweet Potato Hash with Fennel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
APPETIZERS
Artichoke and Herb Yogurt Dip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chunky Guacamole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Hummus ............................................................ 24
Three Tomato Salsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Classic Bruschetta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Caramelized Onion, Steak and Gruyère Quesadillas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SOUPS
Gazpacho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Lightened Broccoli and Potato Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Simple Tomato Soup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
French Onion Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SALADS
Chopped Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Classic Coleslaw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Classic Creamy Chicken Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Shredded Carrot Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ENTRÉES
Eggplant Parmesan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Eggplant Calzone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Spinach Ravioli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Classic Meatballs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chicken Pot Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Braised Veal Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chicken Marsala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Crab Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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SIDES
Vegetable Napoleon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Stuffed Roasted Peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Mashed Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Grilled Rosemary Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Ginger Glazed Carrots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
BREADS
Classic Cuisinart® White Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Crusty French Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Classic Cuisinart® Wheat Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Buttery Dinner Rolls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Buttermilk Biscuits ....................................................55
Popovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DESSERTS
Chocolate Pecan Pinwheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Classic Cheesecake & Graham Cracker Crust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Apple Crumb Pie & Crumb Pie Topping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Banana Cream Pie & Chocolate Cookie Crust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Pastry Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Deep Chocolate Layer Cake & Cream Cheese Frosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Pound Cake with Pine Nuts and Olive Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Dessert Crêpes with Berries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Raspberry Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Berry Mango Smoothie ................................................66
Tropical Fruit Smoothie ................................................66
Mango Sorbet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Blueberry Mint Sorbet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Banana “Ice Cream” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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BASIC FRESH BREADCRUMBS
There is no need to buy breadcrumbs when you can make them
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in no time with your Cuisinart
6 s l i c e s w h i t e b r e a d
Makes 1¹³ cups
Approximate preparation time: Less than one
minute, plus 35 minutes for baking
Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake slices of bread in a single layer for about 20 minutes or until bread is completely dried out.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart toasted bread up into pieces and pulse about 10 times and then process until breadcrumbs are fine, about 25 seconds.
TIP: For seasoned breadcrumbs, add ¼ teaspoon each dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and ground onion flakes to toasted bread and process as above.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 60 (11% from fat) sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 90mg | calc. 10mg | fiber 1g
Food Processor.
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Food Processor. Break
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carb. 11g | pro. 2g | fat 1g |
BASICS
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GORGONZOLA BUTTER
Melt a slice of this butter on your favorite steak right when it comes off
the grill. It is also delicious on a baked potato or steamed vegetables.
Makes 1 roll compound butter, 16 slices
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
8 t a b l e s p o o n s c u p ;
1 s t i c k ) u n s a l t e d b u t t e r,
r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e
¼ c u p Go r G o n z o l a , c r u m b l e d p i n c h f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Gorgonzola and process for 60 seconds until smooth, scraping the bowl as necessary.
Remove butter from bowl and place on a sheet of waxed paper. With the aid of the paper, form the butter into a log. Roll and wrap well in plastic. Butter can either be refrigerated or frozen.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 52 (96% from fat) | carb. 0g | pro. 0g | fat 6g |
sat. fat 4g | chol. 16 mg | sod. 5mg | calc. 2mg | fiber 0g
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Food Processor. Add the butter and
MEDITERRANEAN BUTTER
Makes 1 cup or two 7-inch logs
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
2 G a r l i c c l o v e s 1 t e a s p o o n it a l i a n s e a s o n i n G 1 t e a s p o o n d r i e d b a s i l 1 t e a s p o o n d r i e d o r e G a n o 1 t e a s p o o n d r i e d s a G e 1 t e a s p o o n c h i l i p o w d e r 1 t e a s p o o n b a l s a m i c v i n e G a r 16 t a b l e s p o o n s p o u n d ;
2 s t i c k s ) u n s a l t e d b u t t e r,
r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. With the machine running, drop the garlic cloves through the feed tube to finely chop. Add remaining ingredients, including the butter, and process to combine, about 60 seconds. Scrape bowl as necessary.
Remove butter from bowl, divide into two, and place on two separate sheets of waxed paper. With the aid of the paper, form each portion of butter into a log. Roll and wrap well in plastic. Butter can either be refrigerated or frozen.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 103 (98% from fat) | carb. 0g | pro. 0g | fat 11g |
sat. fat 7g | chol. 30mg | sod. 2mg | calc. 2mg | fiber 0g
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BASICS
PEANUT BUTTER
Makes 2 cups
Approximate preparation time: 4½ minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Pulse peanuts about 10 times and then process until drops of oil are visible and the mixture is very smooth, about 4½ minutes.
TIP: Any nut can be substituted in this recipe.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 100 (71% from fat) | carb. 4g | pro. 4g | fat 9g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 0mg | sod. 1mg | calc. 9mg | fiber 1g
ASIAN MARINADE
This marinade is equally good for pork, chicken or salmon.
It is also a good sauce for serving with dim sum.
1 o u n c e p e e l e d f r e s h G i n G e r,
c u t i n t o ½-i n c h p i e c e s
2 G a r l i c c l o v e s
²∕³ c u p s o y s a u c e (m a y u s e
l o w -s o d i u m o r t a m a r i )
½ c u p c a n o l a o r o t h e r
v e G e t a b l e o i l
¼ c u p p l u s 2 t a b l e s p o o n s
ho isin s a u c e
¼ c u p p l u s 2 t a b l e s p o o n s
as i a n s e s a m e o i l (t o a s t e d
s e s a m e o i l )
2 t a b l e s p o o n s r i c e w i n e
v i n e G a r
¼ t e a s p o o n c a y e n n e p e p p e r
SWEET AND SOUR MARINADE
Makes about 2 cups
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart
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Food Processor. Add the ginger and garlic and pulse to chop, about 8 to 10 times. Scrape the sides and bottom of the work bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate if not using immediately. Marinate meat or seafood for approximately 2 hours before roasting or grilling.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 44 (78% from fat) | carb. 2g | pro. 0g | fat 4g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 156mg | calc. 0mg | fiber 0g
This marinade pairs well with poultry and pork.
4 G a r l i c c l o v e s ½ c u p d a r k c o r n s y r u p ½ c u p e x t r a vir Gin o l i v e o i l ½ c u p b a l s a m i c v i n e G a r 1 t a b l e s p o o n p l u s
1 t e a s p o o n p a p r i k a
2 t e a s p o o n s d r y m u s t a r d
p o w d e r
2 t e a s p o o n s d r i e d t h y m e 1 t e a s p o o n c h i l i p o w d e r 1 t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t
Makes 1 cup
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. Add the garlic and process to finely chop. Add the remaining ingredients. Process again until well mixed, about 45 seconds.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 97 (62% from fat) | carb. 10g | pro. 0g | fat 7g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 0mg | sod. 152mg | calc. 4mg | fiber 0g
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HERBED VINAIGRETTE
A classic vinaigrette – toss with mixed greens or drizzle over grilled chicken.
Makes 1 cup
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
¼ c u p r e d w i n e v i n e G a r 1 t e a s p o o n di j o n -s t y l e
m u s t a r d
¼ c u p f r e s h p a r s l e y ½ t e a s p o o n d r i e d b a s i l ½ t e a s p o o n d r i e d t h y m e ½ t e a s p o o n d r i e d m a r j o r a m ½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n G r o u n d
w h i t e p e p p e r
¾ c u p e x t r a vir Gin o l i v e o i l
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart parsley and remaining herbs and spices and process to combine and roughly chop. With machine running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube until all ingredients are homogenous, about 3 minutes.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 91 (99% from fat) | carb. 0g | pro. 0g | fat 11g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 0mg | sod. 76mg | calc. 2mg | fiber 0g
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Food Processor. Add the vinegar, mustard,
BASIC MAYONNAISE
Taste the difference in homemade mayonnaise.
4 l a r G e e G G y o l k s * ½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t 2 t a b l e s p o o n di j o n -s t y l e
m u s t a r d
2 t e a s p o o n f r e s h l e m o n
j u i c e o r w h i t e w i n e v i n e G a r
2 t o
c u p s v e G e t a b l e o r
c a n o l a o i l , d i v i d e d
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BASICS
Makes about 3 cups
Approximate preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Process the egg yolks, salt, mustard and lemon juice until smooth, about 30 seconds. With the machine running, add ¼ cup of the oil through the feed tube, drop by drop, being sure each drop is incorporated with the yolks before adding the next. This step should take about 5 minutes. Once the mixture is emulsified and homogenous, slowly add remaining oil until thick, about 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
For fresh herb mayonnaise: process ¹³ cup firmly packed fresh herbs (i.e., parsley, dill, tarragon, basil, etc.), stems removed, with the yolks before adding the oil.
*Raw egg warning: Caution is suggested in consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs due to the slight risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.
For lower-cholesterol mayonnaise, and to avoid using raw eggs, Egg Beaters® may be substituted for the egg yolks.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 85 (98% from fat) | carb. 0g | pro. 0g | fat 10g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 17mg | sod. 38mg | calc. 2mg | fiber 0g
If you have other herbs or nuts, use them in place of
some of the basil and pine nuts.
3 o u n c e s re G G i a n o
2 G a r l i c c l o v e s ½ c u p p i n e n u t s o r w a l n u t s ,
5 c u p s t i G h t l y p a c k e d f r e s h
¼ t o ½
²∕
pa r m i G i a n o c h e e s e ,
c u t i n t o ½-i n c h c u b e s
l i Gh t l y t o a s t e d
b a s i l l e a v e s , u n b l e m i s h e d
(a b o u t 20 o u n c e s )
t e a s p o o n k o s h e r o r
s e a s a l t
t o ¾
c u p e x t r a v irGin o l i v e o i l
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BASIL PESTO
Makes about 2 cups
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart machine running, drop the cheese and garlic through the small feed tube to process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add the nuts and pulse to chop, about 5 to 6 pulses. Add the basil leaves and pulse to chop, using long pulses, 10 to 15 times; scrape the bowl. Add the salt. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream through the small feed tube, processing until combined and an emulsion is formed, about 1 minute. Scrape the work bowl.
To store the pesto, transfer to a glass jar or bowl, tap to remove all air bubbles and even out the surface. Float a layer of olive oil on top; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The pesto will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator, or it may be frozen.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 51 (87% from fat) | carb. 1g | pro. 1g | fat 5g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 1mg | sod. 88mg | calc. 34mg | fiber 0g
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Food Processor. With the
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SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE
A simple marinara sauce for pasta, or when reduced,
a tasty topping for homemade pizzas.
1 s m a l l o n i o n (a b o u t
½ t a b l e s p o o n e x t r a v irGin
4 G a r l i c c l o v e s ¾ t e a s p o o n d r i e d o r e G a n o 1 c a n (35 o u n c e s ) p l u m
2 s p r i G s f r e s h b a s i l
¼ c u p d r y w h i t e w i n e ½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
¼ t o ¾
4 o u n c e s ), c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
o l i v e o i l
t o m a t o e s , w i t h j u i c e s
(10 t o 12 l a r G e l e a v e s )
b l a c k p e p p e r
t e a s p o o n r e d p e p p e r f l a k e s
(o p t i o n a l , t o t a s t e , f o r a
s p i c i e r s a u c e )
Makes 3 cups tomato sauce for pasta / 1¾ cups tomato sauce for pizza.
Approximate preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes, plus 1 hour cooking (cook an additional 40 minutes to make the reduced pizza sauce)
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart onion and pulse to chop, about 10 times. Put the olive oil into a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. When the oil shimmers across the pan, add the onion. With the processor running, drop the garlic through the feed tube to chop. Add the garlic and oregano to the pan. Cook until onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant. While the onion mixture is cooking, add the tomatoes to the work bowl and pulse to chop. Add the tomatoes to the pan with the basil, wine and salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan loosely and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Stir in the black pepper and optional red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
If you would like a sauce for pizza, continue to simmer, uncovered, for 40 additional minutes to reduce, stirring now and then. Transfer the reduced sauce to a bowl to cool before using as a pizza topping.
This sauce freezes well.
Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): Calories 46 (22% from fat) | pro. 2g | carb. 6g | fat 1g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 457mg | calc. 91mg | fiber 1g
Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): reduced for pizza sauce
Calories 74 (22% from fat) sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 732mg | calc. 91mg | fiber 2g
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pro. 3g | carb. 10g | fat 2g |
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ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
This sauce combines the sweet taste of the red pepper with its
roasted counterpart to create a flavor-packed yet healthy sauce,
perfect for chicken and fish.
Makes about 3 cups
Approximate preparation time: 90 to 100 minutes,
including roasting and resting peppers
3 p o u n d s r e d b e l l p e p p e r s
(a p p r o x i m a t e l y 8 m e d i u m
p e p p e r s )
8 G a r l i c c l o v e s , u n p e e l e d 2 s h al l o t s (a b o u t 1 o u n c e ),
f i n e l y c h o p p e d
½ t a b l e s p o o n u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r
t e a s p o o n s e x t r a v irGin
o l i v e o i l
3 t a b l e s p o o n s w h i t e w i n e c u p s c h i c k e n s t o c k o r
b r o t h
½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l e m o n
j u i c e
¼ t o ½
t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t
f r e s hl y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place half of the peppers on a prepared baking sheet with the garlic.
Roast in oven for 20 minutes. Remove the garlic cloves and place in a small heatproof bowl. Return tray to oven and continue roasting peppers for an additional 30 minutes, flipping the peppers a few times so that they are evenly blackened. Once the peppers are charred all over, place them in the bowl with the garlic and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to cool and steam so that their skins become loose, at least 30 minutes. Once cool, peel the skins off the garlic and each pepper and remove seeds. Reserve cleaned peppers with peeled garlic cloves. (It is possible to store the peppers and garlic together in a plastic food storage bag overnight.)
While the peppers are roasting, cut the remaining peppers into 1-inch pieces.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor, add the shallots and pulse to chop, remove and reserve. Add the raw pepper pieces and pulse to roughly chop.
Put the butter and olive oil together into a large sauté pan over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the chopped shallots; stir and sauté for about 2 minutes to soften, not picking up any color. Stir in the chopped raw peppers. Reduce heat to low and cover with lid. Allow peppers to sweat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Peppers are done when they are soft. Remove lid from pan and increase heat slightly. Add the white wine and stir until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock, bring to a steady simmer, and allow to reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
Put the cooked peppers and the reserved roasted peppers and garlic into the work bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt and a pinch of pepper; pulse 2 to 3 times and then process for about 40 seconds, until ingredients are well blended. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): Calories 100 (24% from fat)
sat. fat 1g | chol. 3mg | sod. 233mg | calc. 27mg | fiber 5g
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carb. 17g | pro. 3g | fat 3g |
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HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
This sauce can be used in many dishes, including eggs benedict
and steamed vegetables.
Makes 1½ cups
Approximate preparation time: 15 minutes
24 t a b l e s p o o n s p o u n d ;
3 s t i c k s ) u n s a l t e d b u t t e r 3 l a r G e e G G y o l k s 1 t a b l e s p o o n di j o n -s t y l e
m u s t a r d
½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y
G r o u n d b l a c k p e p p e r
2 t a b l e s p o o n s f r e s h l e m o n
j u i c e
Place butter in a saucepan over low heat to melt. Insert the large chopping blade into the large work bowl of
the Cuisinart and pepper and process for 90 seconds. Once the butter is melted, turn heat up to bring the butter just to a boil. With the machine running, very slowly drizzle ¼ of the hot butter through the feed tube drop by drop, being sure each drop is incorporated with the yolks before adding the next. This step should take about 5 minutes. Once the mixture is emulsified and homogenous, slowly add remaining butter until incorporated, about 1 minute. Sauce will thicken to a mayonnaise consistency. When all butter has been incorporated, add the lemon juice and pulse to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Serve while still warm.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 108 (98% from fat) | carb. 0g | pro. 0g | fat 12g |
sat. fat 7g | chol. 57mg | sod. 45mg | calc. 3mg | fiber 0g
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TARTAR SAUCE
This tartar sauce is good not only with fish and shellfish,
but also with steamed fresh vegetables.
2 o u n c e s s h a l l o t s o r G r e e n
3 o u n c e s d r a i n e d s w e e t
4 t a b l e s p o o n s f r e s h
1 t a b l e s p o o n d i l l w e e d 1 t a b l e s p o o n di j o n -s t y l e
½ t e a s p o o n d r i e d t h y m e 3 t a b l e s p o o n s d r a i n e d
c u p s m a y o n n a i s e ½ c u p n o n f a t p l a i n y o G u r t ,
¹∕8 t e a s p o o n f r e sh l y G r o u n d
o n i o n s , t r i m m e d a n d c u t
i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
G h e r k i n p i c k l e s
it a l i a n p a r s l e y
m u s t a r d
c a p e r s
d r a i n e d * o v e r n i G h t
b l a c k p e p p e r
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Makes about 2 cups
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Add the shallots, gherkins and parsley and pulse to chop, about 15 pulses. Add the dill, mustard, thyme, and capers and pulse 5 times to chop. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt and black pepper; pulse to combine, 5 times. Do not overprocess. Refrigerate until ready to use.
*To drain yogurt, place in a strainer lined with a coffee filter or a yogurt strainer. Cover and let drain until desired thickness is reached.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 72 (88% from fat) | carb. 2g | pro. 0g | fat 7g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 13mg | sod. 86mg | calc. 10mg | fiber 0g
Once you see how simple pizzas are to make, you will never
order one to be delivered again!
1 p a c k a G e a c t i v e d r y y e a s t 1 t e a s p o o n G r a n u l a t e d
s u G a r
c u p s w a r m w a t e r
(105° t o 115°f.)
3¹⁄³ c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
½ t a b l e s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t 2 t e a s p o o n s e x t r a v irGin
o l i v e o i l
PIZZA DOUGH
Makes 1¾ pounds dough (six 7-inch crusts or three 12-inch crusts) / 36 servings
Approximate preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes, plus 55 minutes rising and resting, 5 minutes assembly and 10 minutes baking
In a 2-cup liquid measure, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Insert the dough blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart
With machine running, pour the liquid slowly through the small feed tube as fast as the flour will absorb it. Once a dough ball forms and cleans the sides of the work bowl, process for an additional 30 seconds to knead dough. Dough may be slightly sticky. Coat dough evenly with extra virgin olive oil and transfer to a plastic food storage bag and seal the top. Let dough rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes.
Place dough on a lightly floured surface; punch down and let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Roll into desired crust sizes and place on baking pans lightly sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray. Follow pizza recipe.
Nutritional information per serving (1 ounce): Calories 112 (2% from fat) | carb. 24g | pro. 3g | fat 0g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 134mg | calc. 0mg | fiber 1g
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PASTA DOUGH
Fresh pasta is a special treat. While it is best served right away, you can
freeze it after it has been rolled and cut.
Makes 1½ pounds, about 10 servings
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
2 c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
1 c u p s e m o l i n a f l o u r 1 t a b l e s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t 4 l a r G e e G G s
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart flours and salt to work bowl and pulse 5 to 6 times to combine. With the machine running, add 1 egg at a time until a dough ball forms. Once dough ball forms, allow machine to run for 30 seconds to knead. Divide dough into 4 equal parts and pass through a pasta roller machine.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 165 (12% from fat) | carb. 30g | pro. 7g | fat 2g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 85mg | sod. 668mg | calc. 11mg | fiber 1g
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SPINACH PASTA DOUGH
Add a healthy, colorful ingredient to your pasta bowl.
6 o u n c e s f r e s h s p i n a c h
c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
²⁄³ c u p s e m o l i n a f l o u r
2 t e a s p o o n s k o s h e r s a l t
l e a v e s
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
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Makes 1 pound, about 6 servings
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart bowl with half of the spinach. Pulse 10 times and then process until finely chopped. Add remaining spinach and repeat, scraping the bowl in between. Add both flours and salt to work bowl and pulse 5 to 6 times to combine. Process ingredients until a dough ball forms. Once dough ball forms, allow machine to run for 30 seconds to knead. Divide dough into 4 equal parts and pass through a pasta roller machine.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 97 (3% from fat) | carb. 20g | pro. 3g | fat 0g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 718mg | calc. 89mg | fiber 1g
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BASIC FLAKY PASTRY DOUGH
This recipe makes ample crust for a
9- to 11-inch regular or deep-dish pie or tart.
fo r a o n e -c r u s t p i e : 1½ c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
¼ t e a s p o o n t a b l e s a l t
¹∕8 t e a s p o o n b a k i n G p o w d e r
8 t a b l e s p o o n s p o u n d ;
1 s t i c k ) u n s a l t e d b u t t e r,
c o l d a n d c u t i n t o
½-i n c h c u b e s
2 t a b l e s p o o n s v e G e t a b l e
s h o r t e n i n G (p r e f e r a b l y n o n -h y d r o G e n a t e d ), c o l d a n d c u t i n t o ½-i n c h c u b e s
2 t o 4 t a b l e s p o o n s i c e w a t e r
fo r a t w o -c r u s t p i e : 3 c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
½ t e a s p o o n t a b l e s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n b a k i n G p o w d e r 16 t a b l e s p o o n s p o u n d ;
2 s t i c k s ) u n s a l t e d b u t t e r,
c o l d a n d c u t i n t o ½-i n c h c u b e s
4 t a b l e s p o o n s v e G e t a b l e
s h o r t e n i n G (p r e f e r a b l y n o n -h y d r o G e n a t e d ), c o l d a n d c u t i n t o ½-i n c h c u b e s
5 t o 8 t a b l e s p o o n s i c e w a t e r
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting time
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Add the flour, salt and baking powder and process for 10 seconds to sift. Add the well-chilled butter and shortening. Use short quick pulses until the mixture resembles coarse corn meal and no pieces of butter larger than a pea remain visible, 15 to 20 pulses. Sprinkle half the maximum ice water on the flour and butter mixture, then pulse 5 or 6 times. The dough will be crumbly, but should begin to hold together when a small amount is picked up and pressed together. Add more water, a teaspoon (two for the two-crust recipe) at a time, with 2 to 3 quick pulses after each addition, adding just enough water for the dough to hold together easily when pressed into a ball. Do not allow the dough to form a ball in the processor! Add the liquid sparingly so that the dough is not sticky. Do not overprocess or the pastry will be tough, not tender and flaky.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Press together into a ball, then flatten into a disk about 6 inches in diameter (two disks for the two-crust recipe). Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before continuing. The dough will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days, or may be frozen (double wrapped) for up to a month; thaw at room temperature for an hour before using. Use as directed in recipe.
To bake the pastry blind for a single-crust filled pie or tart, roll out pastry ¹⁄8-inch thick to fit pan; crimp and seal edges. Prick bottom all over with a fork. Chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400º F. Cover the shell with a sheet of aluminum foil or parchment paper and weigh down with pie weights, dry rice or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes.
TIP: Leftover pastry may be rolled out and cut into shapes to garnish the pie, or brushed with milk, sprinkled with sugar or cinnamon and sugar, and baked until lightly browned.
Nutritional information based on 12 servings per pie: 1-crust pie Calories 138 (65% from fat) | pro. 1g | carb. 11g | fat 10g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 20mg | sod. 48mg | calc. 2mg | fiber 0g
Nutritional information based on 12 servings per pie: 2-crust pie Calories 277 (65% from fat) | pro 3g | carb 22g | fat 20g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 40mg | sod. 104mg | calc. 2mg | fiber 0g
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This versatile dough can be used for sweet or savory treats.
2 c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
1 t e a s p o o n t a b l e s a l t 16 t a b l e s p o o n s p o u n d ;
2 s t i c k s ) u n s a l t e d b u t t e r,
c o l d a n d c u t i n t o ½-i n c h c u b e s
¼ c u p i c e w a t e r
PÂTE BRISÉE
Makes two single crust 9-inch tarts/pies (24 servings), or one double-crust pie, (12 servings)
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart flour and salt and process for 10 seconds to sift. Evenly add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in water 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until mixture just forms a dough – you may not need all of the water. Divide dough equally into two pieces and form each into a flat disc; wrap in plastic and refrigerate until ready to use. This pastry also freezes well for up to 6 months as long as it is well wrapped.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 39 (6% from fat) | carb. 8g | pro. 1g | fat 0g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 98mg | calc. 2mg | fiber 0g
TIP: For a sweet Pâte Brisée, follow the same recipe as above except add 1½ tablespoons of granulated sugar to the dry ingredients in the work bowl.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 47 (5% from fat) | carb. 10g | pro. 1g | fat 0g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 98mg | calc. 2mg | fiber 0g
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PÂTE SUCRÉE
Have leftover dough? Use this “sweet” dough for simple cookies.
Just roll and cut into your favorite shapes.
Makes two 9-inch single tarts/pies, or one double-crust pie
2 c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
2 t a b l e s p o o n s G r a n u l a t e d
s u G a r
½ t e a s p o o n t a b l e s a l t 12 t a b l e s p o o n s c u p )
u n s a l t e d b u t t e r, c u t i n t o t a b l e s p o o n s , r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e
2 l a r G e e G G y o l k s 1 t a b l e s p o o n i c e w a t e r ¼ t e a s p o o n l e m o n z e s t
(o p t i o n a l )
½ t e a s p o o n p u r e v a n il l a
e x t r a c t
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart
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Food Processor. Add the flour, sugar and salt and process for 10 seconds to sift. Add the butter and process until combined, about 30 seconds. With the machine running, add the yolks, one at a time, and process until incorporated. Add the water, zest (if using) and vanilla; pulse 3 to 4 times, until combined.
Form dough into 2 flat discs. Wrap in plastic; chill in refrigerator until ready to use. Dough should be firm enough to roll.
To make this an almond sucrée, substitute ¹⁄³ cup of the all-purpose flour for toasted almonds. Finely grind the almonds by processing 45 seconds, and then add the remaining dry ingredients. Process 10 seconds to sift and follow instructions as stated above.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 72 servings): Calories 92 (58% from fat) | carb. 8g | pro. 1g | fat 6g |
sat. fat 4g | chol. 32mg | sod. 23mg | calc. 2mg | fiber 0g
For the almond sucrée:
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 94 (63% from fat) | carb. 7g | pro. 1g | fat 7g |
sat. fat 4g | chol. 32mg | sod. 23mg | calc. 5mg | fiber 0g
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CHERRY CRUMB MUFFINS
n o n s t i c k c o o k i n G s p r a y
cr u m b t o p p i n G : ½ c u p t o a s t e d p e c a n s
o r w a l n u t s
¼ c u p u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
¹⁄³ c u p l i G h t b r o w n s u G a r
¼ c u p (½ s t i c k ) u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r, c o l d a n d c u t i n t o s m a l l c u b e s
1 t e a s p o o n G r o u n d
c i n n a m o n
¼ t e a s p o o n s a l t
mu f f i n s : 1½ c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
½ t a b l e s p o o n b a k i n G s o d a ½ t e a s p o o n s a l t ½ t e a s p o o n G r o u n d
c i n n a m o n
¹⁄³ c u p G r a n u l a t e d s u G a r
¼ c u p l i G h t b r o w n s u G a r ¾ c u p b u t t e r m i l k
¹⁄³ c u p v e G e t a b l e o i l
1 l a r G e e G G 1 t e a s p o o n p u r e v a n il l a
e x t r a c t
1 c u p d r i e d c h e r r i e s
A hit at every brunch table.
Makes 12 muffins
Approximate preparation time: 15 minutes plus
20 minutes for baking
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat one 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Insert the small chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart the crumb topping recipe into the small work bowl and pulse to roughly chop. Add remaining crumb topping ingredients and pulse to achieve a crumb-like mixture, about 5 to 6 pulses. Remove work bowl and reserve.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart baking soda, salt and cinnamon for 10 seconds to sift. Remove and reserve.
Add the sugars and buttermilk to the work bowl and process together for about 5 seconds to combine. Stir together the oil, egg and vanilla in a liquid measuring cup. With the machine running, pour the liquid ingredients through the small feed tube and process until combined. Evenly add the dry ingredients and process for about 4 to 5 seconds. Scrape the work bowl and add the dried cherries, pulse 2 to 3 times to combine.
Scoop muffin batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly on the tops of each muffin. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.
Nutritional information per muffin: Calories 151 (39% from fat) | carb. 21g | pro. 2g | fat 7g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 18mg | sod. 258mg | calc. 18mg | fiber 0g
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ZUCCHINI SPICE BREAD
This delicious zucchini bread is so simple to prepare in your
n o n s t i c k c o o k i n G s p r a y c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
¼ t e a s p o o n b a k i n G s o d a ¼ t e a s p o o n b a k i n G p o w d e r 1 t e a s p o o n G r o u n d
c i n n a m o n
¼ t e a s p o o n G r o u n d c l o v e s ¼ t e a s p o o n G r o u n d G i n G e r ¾ t e a s p o o n s a l t ½ c u p t o a s t e d w a l n u t s 1 l a r G e z u c c h i n i , a b o u t
½ p o u n d 1 c u p l i G h t b r o w n s u G a r ½ c u p v e G e t a b l e o i l 1 l a r G e e G G , l i G ht l y b e a t e n ¾ t e a s p o o n p u r e v a n il l a
e x t r a c t
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Cuisinart
Food Processor.
Makes one 9 x 5-inch loaf, approximately 12 servings
Approximate preparation time: 15 minutes, plus
75 minutes for baking
Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat one 9 x 5-inch loaf pan well with nonstick cooking spray.
Stir the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt together in a bowl; reserve.
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart the walnuts by pulsing, about 6 to 8 pulses. Remove work bowl and reserve.
Insert the reversible shredding disc assembly on the medium shredding side into the large work bowl and process the zucchini; remove and reserve.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl and add the light brown sugar. With the machine running, add the oil, egg, and then the vanilla through the feed tube; process ingredients for 10 seconds.
Add reserved dry ingredients and zucchini. Pulse 4 times to incorporate ingredients and then process for 10 to 15 seconds until just combined.
Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 259 (43% from fat) | carb. 34g | pro. 4g | fat 13g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 18mg | sod. 193mg | calc. 15mg | fiber 1g
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MIXED MUSHROOM AND RED PEPPER FRITTATA
Try this frittata paired with a green salad for a light lunch or dinner.
Makes 10 servings
Approximate preparation time: 25 minutes, plus
3 o u n c e s pa r m e s a n ,
c u t i n t o ½-i n c h c u b e s
3 G a r l i c c l o v e s 8 o u n c e s c r e m i n i m u s h r o o m s 2 r e d b e l l p e p p e r s , e a c h c u t
i n t o 4 s t r i p s
1 t e a s p o o n d r i e d t h y m e t a b l e s p o o n s e x t r a v irGin
o l i v e o i l
¼ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ,
d i v i d e d
½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r , d i v i d e d
10 l a r G e e G G s
15 minutes for baking
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart the Parmesan until finely chopped; remove and reserve. Add the garlic cloves to the small bowl and process until finely chopped; remove bowl and reserve.
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl and slice the mushrooms. Adjust the disc to 2mm and then slice the red peppers.
Place a 12-inch nonstick skillet* over medium heat. Add the olive oil and swirl the pan to coat the pan surface evenly with the oil. Add the garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant. Add the mushrooms, red peppers, thyme, and a pinch each of the salt and pepper. Sauté for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
While vegetables are cooking, beat the eggs together well and stir in the remaining salt and pepper and reserved Parmesan. Once vegetables are soft, reduce heat to medium low and pour the eggs into the skillet; lightly stir to evenly distribute the vegetables. Leave skillet on the heat so that the bottom of the frittata begins to set, about 5 minutes. Place skillet into oven and bake until the top of the frittata is golden and puffed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Carefully remove skillet from oven and invert onto a cutting board to cut the frittata to serve immediately.
*If not using a nonstick pan, coat the pan with a nonstick cooking spray before adding the eggs. To do so, once the vegetables are sautéed, stir them into beaten eggs; spray the pan before adding the egg and vegetable mixture.
Nutritional information per scone: Calories 102 (64% from fat) | carb. 2g | pro. 7g | fat 7g
sat. fat 2g | chol. 212mg | sod. 295mg | calc. 38mg | fiber 1g
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BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
WHITE AND SWEET POTATO HASH WITH FENNEL
A twist on traditional hash, this dish could also make a great
dinner side dish.
Makes 5 cups
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes, plus
¼ c u p f r e s h p a r s l e y 1 s m a l l o n i o n , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s 1 p o u n d yu k o n Go l d
p o t a t o e s , s c r u b b e d w e l l
½ p o u n d s w e e t p o t a t o e s ,
s c r u b b e d w e l l
1 m e d i u m f e n n e l b u l b 3 t a b l e s p o o n s u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r, d i v i d e d
¾ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y
G r o u n d b l a c k p e p p e r
½ t e a s p o o n d r i e d t h y m e
25 minutes for cooking
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart about 15 seconds; remove and reserve. Add the onions and pulse to chop, about 6 pulses; remove work bowl assembly and reserve.
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 6mm, into the large work bowl. Slice both the white and sweet potatoes. Remove sliced potatoes and cut into ½-inch dice.
Adjust the slicing disc to 4mm and slice the fennel.
Put 2 tablespoons of butter into a large sauté pan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion, potatoes, fennel, salt, pepper and thyme. Sauté vegetables, stirring occasionally, for about 20 to 25 minutes, covering pan for the last 5 to 8 minutes. For a crisper hash, uncover and toss over heat for an additional 5 minutes.
Toss with remaining butter and reserved parsley. Taste, adjusting seasoning accordingly, and serve.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 118 (26% from fat) | carb. 20g | pro. 2g | fat 3g
sat. fat 2g | chol. 9mg | sod. 179mg | calc. 26mg | fiber 3g
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ARTICHOKE AND HERB YOGURT DIP
A delicious lowfat dip for crudités or chips.
1 o u n c e pa r m e s a n , c u t i n t o
½-i n c h c u b e s 2 t a b l e s p o o n s f r e s h m i n t ¼ c u p f r e s h b a s i l ¼ c u p f r e s h p a r s l e y 2 j a r s (12-o u n c e ) a r t i c h o k e
h e a r t s
16 o u n c e s p l a i n l o w -f a t
y o G u r t
½ t e a s p o o n l e m o n z e s t ½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
¼ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t
¹∕8 t e a s p o o n f r e sh l y G r o u n d
n u t m e G
Makes 4 cups
Approximate preparation time: 6 minutes, plus
optional 2 hours for resting
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Parmesan until finely chopped; remove and reserve. Add the fresh herbs to the work bowl; pulse to chop, about 5 pulses. Add remaining ingredients, including reserved Parmesan; pulse 5 times to combine, and then process until all ingredients are incorporated.
Allow dip to rest at least 2 hours in refrigerator for flavors to develop. Remove from refrigerator ½ hour before serving.
Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup): Calories 41 (52% from fat) | carb. 3g | pro. 2g | fat 2g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 2mg | sod. 115mg | calc. 73mg | fiber 0g
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APPETIZERS
CHUNKY GUACAMOLE
Make our fresh guacamole for the Sunday game or serve alongside
quesadillas for a fun dinner night.
Makes 3 cups
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
1 G a r l i c c l o v e ½ j a l a p e ñ o p e p p e r , s e e d e d ,
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
½ s m a l l o n i o n , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s 1 t a b l e s p o o n c i l a n t r o ¼ c u p G r a p e t o m a t o e s 3 r i p e a v o c a d o s , h a l v e d ,
p i t s r e m o v e d
1 t o 2 t a b l e s p o o n s f r e s h l i m e
j u i c e
½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart machine running, drop the garlic through the small feed tube to finely chop. Add the jalapeño to the work bowl and pulse 5 times to chop. Add the onion and pulse 4 times to chop. Add the cilantro and pulse 3 times to chop. Add the tomatoes and pulse 3 times to chop. Scoop out the insides of the avocados directly into work bowl and add the lime juice and salt. Pulse until desired consistency is achieved, about 10 to 12 pulses.
Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup): Calories 76 (73% from fat) | carb. 5g | pro. 1g | fat 7g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 0mg | sod. 104mg | calc. 8mg | fiber 3g
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APPETIZERS
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The food processor is a perfect tool for a creamy hummus.
¼ c u p f r e s h it a l i a n p a r s l e y
l e a v e s
½ t e a s p o o n l e m o n z e s t ½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t 1 G a r l i c c l o v e 2 c a n s (e a c h 15½ o u n c e s )
c h i c k p e a s
2 t a b l e s p o o n s t a h i n i 2 t a b l e s p o o n s f r e s h
l e m o n j u i c e
t a b l e s p o o n s w a t e r ½ t e a s p o o n G r o u n d c u m i n 2 t a b l e s p o o n s e x t r a vi rGin
o l i v e o i l
HUMMUS
Makes 2 cups
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart parsley, lemon zest, salt, and garlic together, about 6 seconds. Scrape bowl and repeat. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape bowl and process again to fully incorporate all ingredients.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 55 (49% from fat) | carb. 5g | pro. 2g | fat 3g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 163mg | calc. 13mg | fiber 1g
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APPETIZERS
THREE TOMATO SALSA
Serve warm tortilla chips alongside this fresh and tangy salsa.
5 s p r i G s f r e s h c i l a n t r o ½ s m a l l vida lia o n i o n ,
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
1 s m a l l G a r l i c c l o v e 1 s m a l l j a l a p e ñ o p e p p e r,
s e e d e d
1 t e a s p o o n s e a s a l t 1 p l u m t o m a t o , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s 1 G r e e n h o t h o u s e t o m a t o ,
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
1 ye l l o w t o m a t o , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s ½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l i m e j u i c e
Makes 2 cups
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart cilantro, onion, garlic clove and jalapeño into the work bowl and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. Add the salt, tomatoes and lime juice and pulse to chop until desired consistency is reached, about 8 to 10 pulses.
Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
For better consistency, drain in a strainer to remove excess liquid.
Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup): Calories 13 (9% from fat) | carb. 3g | pro. 1g | fat 0g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 209mg | calc. 7mg | fiber 1g
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APPETIZERS
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CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA
4 G a r l i c c l o v e s 1 c u p f r e s h b a s i l 4 c u p s t o m a t o e s , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s
½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t
¹∕8 t e a s p o o n f r e sh l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
2 t a b l e s p o o n s e x t r a vi rGin
o l i v e o i l
1 t a b l e s p o o n f r e s h l e m o n
j u i c e
½ b a G u e t t e , c u t i n t o
½-i n c h s l i c e s
1 s m a s h e d G a r l i c c l o v e
Classic and delicious.
Makes 30 bruschette
Approximate preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes,
including toasting and assembly time
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart garlic until finely chopped. Add the basil to the work bowl and pulse 5 to 6 times to roughly chop. Add the tomatoes and pulse to roughly chop. Strain mixture, put into a large mixing bowl and toss with the salt, pepper, oil and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Rub the bread slices with the smashed garlic and place on a baking sheet. Bake in oven to toast, about 5 minutes.
Spoon ½ to 1 tablespoon of topping on each toasted slice and serve immediately.
Nutritional information per bruschetta: Calories 80 (19% from fat) | carb. 14g | pro. 2g | fat 2g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 176mg | calc. 23mg | fiber 1g
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APPETIZERS
SPINACH, FETA AND ARTICHOKE
STUFFED MUSHROOMS
A variation of the quintessential hors d’oeuvre.
1 ¾-i n c h s l i c e fr e n c h b r e a d ,
c u t i n t o 4 p i e c e s
½ o u n c e ro m a n o 2 t a b l e s p o o n s l i G h tl y
t o a s t e d p i n e n u t s o r
w a l n u t s
1 c a n (15-o u n c e ) a r t i c h o k e s ,
w e l l d r a i n e d , G e n t l y
s q u e e z e d i n p a p e r t o w e l i n G
t o r e m o v e e x c e s s m o i s t u r e
1 G a r l i c c l o v e 1 sh a l l ot , a b o u t ½ o u n c e ,
p e e l e d
5 o u n c e s f r e s h s p i n a c h ,
w e l l w a s h e d a n d d r i e d ,
t o u G h s t e m s r e m o v e d
½ t e a s p o o n h e r b e s d e
pr o v e n c e 2 o u n c e s f e t a c h e e s e ,
s l i G h t l y c r u m b l e d
2 o u n c e s c r e a m c h e e s e
(r e G u l a r , n o t l o w - o r
n o n -f a t ), c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s 30 1½-i n c h w h i t e b u t t o n o r
c r e m i n i m u s h r o o m s *
Makes about 30 1½-inch stuffed mushrooms
Approximate preparation time: 30 to 40 minutes, plus
30 minutes baking and cooling Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl
of the Cuisinart Romano for about 45 seconds until finely chopped. Add the pine nuts and pulse about 5 times to coarsely chop. Remove and reserve. Add the artichokes to the small work bowl and pulse to chop, about 10 to 15 times. Add to the reserved breadcrumb mixture.
Insert the large metal blade into the large work bowl. With the machine running, drop the garlic and shallot through the feed tube to process. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the spinach, about 3 ounces at a time, and pulse 12 to 15 times after each addition to chop. Add the herbes de Provence, feta and cream cheese and process for 20 seconds to incorporate. Add the reserved breadcrumb mixture and pulse about 15 times to incorporate. Transfer to a bowl. The stuffing may be made up to 2 days ahead.
Rinse and dry the mushrooms thoroughly. Remove the stems and discard or reserve for another use.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Stuff each mushroom with a tablespoon of the spinach mixture. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms in a shallow baking dish that has been lightly coated with olive oil; do not crowd. The mushrooms may be stuffed up to 8 hours ahead. If making in advance, cover and refrigerate. Do not freeze.
Bake the mushrooms for 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
*Cremini mushrooms are a darker version of the white button mushroom and have a more intense flavor. When grown to large size (4 to 5 inches in diameter, they become the popular Portobello mushrooms. In some markets, cremini mushrooms may be labeled “Baby Bellas.”
Nutritional information per piece: Calories 93 (62% from fat) | carb. 6g | pro. 3g | fat 6½g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 6mg | sod. 117mg | calc. 74mg | fiber 1g
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APPETIZERS
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CARAMELIZED ONION, STEAK
AND GRUYÈRE QUESADILLAS
Enjoy these grown-up quesadillas at your next cocktail party. Serve with
salsa, guacamole and sour cream for dipping.
Makes 16 servings
Approximate preparation time: 1 hour 40 minutes
p o u n d s y e l lo w o n i o n s ¼ c u p u n s a l t e d b u t t e r
¹∕8 t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ¹∕8 t e a s p o o n f r e sh l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
4 o u n c e s Gr u y è r e 1 p o u n d sirl oin s t e a k 8 8-i n c h f l o u r t o r t i l l a s o l i v e o i l f o r b r u s h i n G
Insert the slicing disc, adjusted to 3mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart the onions. Place a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the onions with salt and pepper to the skillet and cook over low heat for about 1 hour, until onions are completely soft and caramel in color.
While onions are caramelizing, replace the slicing disc with the reversible shredding disc on the medium shredding side and process the Gruyère.
Grill or pan-roast the steaks until rare to medium-rare (steaks will continue to cook in the quesadillas). Allow steaks to cool and then thinly slice.
To assemble: evenly place ¼ cup of onions on a tortilla and top with 4 to 5 slices of steak, ¹⁄³ cup of shredded cheese and then top with another tortilla. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Preheat the Cuisinart plates in the closed position, to 375°F. Brush the top and bottom tortillas lightly with oil and grill until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.
Quesadillas can also be prepared in a 375°F oven, baked on parchment lined baking trays.
To serve: Cut quesadillas into quarters and serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
Note: The flavor of the caramelized onions is well worth the time it takes to prepare them.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 166 (44% from fat) | carb. 15g | pro. 8g | fat 8g |
sat. fat 4g | chol. 28mg | sod. 208 mg | calc. 112mg | fiber 0g
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APPETIZERS
This delicious soup is perfect all summer long.
2 p o u n d s r i p e t o m a t o e s o n
t h e v i n e , c u t i n t o 1-i n c h
p i e c e s , d i v i d e d
12 o u n c e s en G l i s h c u c u m b e r ,
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s ,
d i v i d e d
2 ye l l o w p e p p e r s , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s , d i v i d e d 1 l a r G e r e d o n i o n , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s , d i v i d e d 4 c u p s G r a p e t o m a t o e s 3 G a r l i c c l o v e s 1 j a l a p e ñ o p e p p e r , s e e d e d
a n d c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
½ c u p c i l a n t r o ¾ t e a s p o o n p a p r i k a
¹⁄³ c u p s h e r r y v i n e G a r
2 s l i c e s w h i t e b r e a d 1 t e a s p o o n G r o u n d c u m i n 2 t e a s p o o n s k o s h e r s a l t 1 t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
½ t a b l e s p o o n G r a n u l a t e d
s u G a r
²⁄³ c u p e x t r a v irGin o l i v e o i l
GAZPACHO
Makes 8 cups
Approximate preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes
Reserve 1 cup of the tomatoes, ½ of the cucumbers, ½ of the yellow peppers, and ¼ of the red onion.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart remaining tomatoes, cucumber, yellow pepper, onion, grape tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro to the work bowl. Pulse to chop, about 25 pulses. Add the paprika, sherry vinegar, bread, cumin, salt, pepper and sugar. Process ingredients for 2 minutes; add the olive oil during the last 10 seconds through the small feed tube. Remove the soup base and place through a fine mesh strainer to strain; continue to press juice through the strainer, using a spatula or the bottom of a ladle, until the mixture is very dry.
Pulse reserved vegetables 6 to 8 times to roughly chop. Add chopped vegetables to the strained broth. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly; serve.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 172 (64% from fat) | carb. 14g | pro. 2g | fat 13g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 0mg | sod. 407mg | calc. 31mg | fiber 2g
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SOUPS
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LIGHTENED BROCCOLI AND POTATO SOUP
This soup is a delicious and healthy substitute for other cream soups.
Makes about 10 cups
Approximate preparation time: 25 to 30 minutes
4 o u n c e s ch e d d a r 2 G a r l i c c l o v e s 1 s m a l l o n i o n , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s
2 t a b l e s p o o n s e x t r a vi rGin
o l i v e o i l
½ t a b l e s p o o n s e a o r k o s h e r
s a l t , d i v i d e d
1 t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r , d i v i d e d
1 p o u n d p o t a t o e s 2 p o u n d s b r o c c o l i ,
s t e m s p e e l e d a n d f l o r et s s e p a r a t e d
c u p s s h e r r y 1 q u a r t v e G e t a b l e s t o c k ¾ t e a s p o o n l e m o n z e s t
Insert the reversible shredding disc assembly on the medium shredding side into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart and reserve. Insert the large metal chopping blade. With the machine running, drop the garlic cloves through the small feed tube to finely chop. Add the onion to the work bowl and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and onion, with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Sauté until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
While vegetables are cooking, insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to the 4mm setting, into the large work bowl. Slice the potatoes and the broccoli stems.
Raise the heat to medium and add the potatoes, broccoli stems and a pinch each of the salt and pepper; sauté 2 to 3 minutes, and then add the sherry. Let the sherry cook down until almost evaporated. Add the stock and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and stir in the florets, lemon zest, ½ cup of Cheddar, and remaining salt and pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender.
Strain the soup, reserving the liquid. Place the solids into the large work bowl with the large metal chopping blade and purée until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
With the machine running, add reserved liquid through the feed tube until desired consistency is achieved. Add remaining Cheddar.
Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
TIP: This soup is very thick, so add more stock if a thinner consistency is desired.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 140 (39% from fat) | carb. 17g | pro. 5g | fat 7g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 5mg | sod. 680mg | calc. 71mg | fiber 4g
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SOUPS
The ultimate comfort soup, our recipe takes it to the next level
with its smoky bacon flavor.
8 o u n c e s t h i c k -c u t b a c o n ,
c u t i n t o s m a l l d i c e
6 o u n c e s G r a p e t o m a t o e s 1 m e d i u m o n i o n , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s 2 m e d i u m c a r r o t s , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s 1 c e l e r y s t a l k , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s 3 t a b l e s p o o n s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
5 c u p s w h o l e p l u m t o m a t o e s
in pu r é e (f r o m a b o u t
1½ 28-o u n c e c a n s ) 3 w h o l e s u n -d r i e d t o m a t o e s p i n c h b a k i n G s o d a c u p s v e G e t a b l e s t o c k t e a s p o o n s d r i e d b a s i l ¾ t e a s p o o n d r i e d m a r j o r a m t e a s p o o n s k o s h e r s a l t ¾ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
TOMATO SOUP
Makes about 8 cups
Approximate preparation time: 50 minutes
Put bacon into a 6-quart saucepan and place over medium heat. Sauté until bacon is cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes, and add the grape tomatoes to the pan. Cook until tomatoes are bursting, about 10 minutes. Remove and reserve the tomatoes and the bacon separately.
While the bacon and tomatoes are cooking, insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart to chop, about 10 pulses. Add the carrots and celery to the work bowl and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses.
Add the onion to the saucepan with the bacon fat and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onion is softened. Stir in the carrots and celery; sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender. Stir in flour; cook for an additional minute.
Add tomatoes, with their juices, sun-dried tomatoes, reserved grape tomatoes, baking soda, stock and spices. Cover; bring to a slight boil. Reduce heat and uncover, let simmer about 20 minutes.
Carefully process soup until completely puréed. Return to saucepan to heat through. Add reserved bacon.
Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 160 (55% from fat) | carb. 16g | pro. 3g | fat 10g |
sat. fat 5g | chol. 15mg | sod. 870mg | calc. 94mg | fiber 3g
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
A hearty, warming soup for a winter evening.
5 p o u n d s b u t t e r n u t s q u a s h ,
h a l v e d a n d s e e d s r e m o v e d
(a b o u t t w o 2-p o u n d
s q u a s h )
1 t a b l e s p o o n e x t r a v irGin
o l i v e o i l
2 m e d i u m -l a r G e o n i o n s , c u t
i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
4 t a b l e s p o o n s s t i c k )
u n s a l t e d b u t t e r
t e a s p o o n s k o s h e r s a l t ,
d i v i d e d
1 t a b l e s p o o n l i G h t o r d a r k
b r o w n s u G a r
¼ c u p f i n e l y c h o p p e d f r e s h
G i n G e r
2 q u a r t s v e G e t a b l e s t o c k t e a s p o o n s G r o u n d n u t m e G ¾ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h t h y m e
Makes about 12 cups
Approximate preparation time: 65 to 75 minutes
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place squash in a shallow roasting pan. Drizzle olive oil over flesh and into the pan. Turn squash flesh down. Bake until squash is tender, about 45 minutes.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart
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onions and pulse to chop, about 8 to 10 pulses.
Melt the butter in a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onions and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onions are softened. Stir in the brown sugar; sauté for an additional 10 minutes. Add the ginger; sauté until tender and aromatic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Add stock, roasted squash, nutmeg, and remaining salt and pepper to the pot. Cover; bring to a slight boil. Once boiling, uncover and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the soup, reserving the liquid. Place the solids into the large work bowl with the large metal chopping blade and purée until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
With the machine running, add reserved liquid through the feed tube until desired consistency is achieved.
Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 200 (60% from fat) | carb. 19g | pro. 2g | fat 14g |
sat. fat 4g | chol. 10mg | sod. 470mg | calc. 69mg | fiber 1g
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FRENCH ONION SOUP
Homemade veal stock really adds to the flavor of the rich soup. But if you
have a store-bought stock, make sure that it is a high-quality brand.
Makes 20 servings
Approximate preparation time: about 2½ hours
4 p o u n d s y e ll o w o n i o n s ,
p e e l e d
1 c u p p o u n d ; 2 s t i c k s )
u n s a l t e d b u t t e r
2 t e a s p o o n s k o s h e r s a l t ,
d i v i d e d
1 t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r , d i v i d e d
20 o u n c e s Gr u y è r e 2 t a b l e s p o o n s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
3 q u a r t s b e e f o r v e a l s t o c k 2 s p r i G s f r e s h t h y m e 2 b a y l e a v e s 2 c u p s d r y s h e r r y 1 b a G u e t t e , c u t i n t o
½-i n c h s l i c e s
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart and slice the onions.
Melt the butter in an eight-quart stockpot placed over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onions and ¼ teaspoon of both the salt and pepper. Let the onions cook until deeply caramelized, about 1½ hours.
While the onions are cooking, replace the slicing disc with the reversible shredding disc on the medium shredding side to shred the Gruyère; reserve in the bowl.
Once onions have cooked, stir in the flour and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the stock, thyme and bay leaves. Increase the temperature to medium high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the sherry and return to a simmer. Reduce the temperature to low and let cook for 50 minutes. Stir in remaining salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
While soup is cooking, lightly toast the baguette slices under a broiler; reserve. Once soup is ready, remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs and ladle soup into individual, ovenproof crocks; place the bread slices over soup and top with the reserved Gruyère. Broil until the cheese is completely melted and browned. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 311 (53% from fat) | carb. 21g | pro. 13g | fat 19g |
sat. fat 11g | chol. 54mg | sod. 806mg | calc. 318mg | fiber 2g
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CHOPPED SALAD
This delicious, garden-fresh salad is always a big hit – even among
non-salad eaters!
Makes 10 cups
Approximate preparation time: 20 to 25 minutes,
2 c e l e r y s t a l k s , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s
2 m e d i u m c a r r o t s , a b o u t
4 o u n c e s , c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
½ r e d o n i o n , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s ¾ c u p f l a t l e a f p a r s l e y 6 sc a l l io n s , t r i m m e d a n d
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
¾ c u c u m b e r , a b o u t
12 o u n c e s , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s ¾ p o u n d r i p e t o m a t o e s ,
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
c u p s c o r n , f r e s h o r
f r o z e n t h a w e d
1 c a n (15 o u n c e s ) c h i c k p e a s ½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
3 t a b l e s p o o n s he r b e d
vi n a i G r et t e (p a G e 8)
including vinaigrette
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart celery, carrots, onion, parsley and scallions and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. Remove and place vegetables into a large mixing bowl. Add the cucumber to the work bowl and pulse to roughly chop, 5 pulses, and add to mixing bowl. Roughly chop the tomatoes by pulsing them with 5 pulses and add to the mixing bowl with the corn and chickpeas. Toss all ingredients together with salt, pepper and vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 140 (28% from fat) | carb. 23g | pro. 5g | fat 5g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 0mg | sod. 342mg | calc. 53mg | fiber 5g
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SALADS
The Cuisinart® Food Processor makes the preparation of this
½ h e a d G r e e n c a b b a G e ,
c o r e d a n d q u a r t e r e d
½ h e a d r e d c a b b a G e ,
c o r e d a n d h a l v e d
½ p o u n d c a r r o t s ½ f e n n e l b u l b t e a s p o o n s k o s h e r s a l t ½ c u p m a y o n n a i s e ½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y
G r o u n d b l a c k p e p p e r
¼ t e a s p o o n G r a n u l a t e d
s u G a r
CLASSIC COLESLAW
picnic favorite a breeze.
Makes 8 cups
Approximate preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes,
plus 1 hour for resting time
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart slice both cabbages. Remove and place in a large mixing bowl. Replace the slicing disc with the reversible shredding disc on the medium shredding side and shred the carrots and fennel. Toss well with the cabbage and the salt. Let vegetables sit for 1 hour and then squeeze out any moisture and drain. Toss with remaining ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 177 (74% from fat) | carb. 10g | pro. 2g | fat 15g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 7mg | sod. 597mg | calc. 65mg | fiber 4g
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CLASSIC CREAMY CHICKEN SALAD
A delicious dish for a light lunch or dinner.
¼ l a r G e r e d o n i o n (a b o u t
o u n c e s ), c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s 2 s t al k s c e l e r y ,
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
1 p o u n d p o a c h e d c h i c k e n
b r e a s t , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s ¼ c u p l i G h t m a y o n n a i s e ¼ t e a s p o o n s e a s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
p i n c h p a p r i k a
Makes 2 cups
Approximate preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart onion and celery and pulse to finely chop, about 8 to 10 pulses. Add the chicken and pulse about 5 to 6 times to chop. Scrape the bowl and add the mayonnaise and seasonings; pulse to achieve desired consistency.
Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): Calories 259 (38% from fat) | carb. 3g | pro. 36g | fat 11g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 103mg | sod. 492mg | calc. 25mg | fiber 0g
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SHREDDED CARROT SALAD WITH
HONEY-GINGER DRESSING
Healthy, nutritious and delicious.
²⁄³ c u p w a l n u t h a l v e s ,
s h el l s re m o v e d
p o u n d s c a r r o t s , c u t i n t o
2-i n c h p i e c e s
¾ o u n c e f r e s h G i n G e r r o o t ,
p e e l e d , c u t i n t o
½-i n c h p i e c e s
1 c u p p l a i n n o n f a t y o G u r t ,
d r a i n e d *
¹⁄³ c u p f r e s h m i n t l e a v e s
t a b l e s p o o n s h o n e y
²⁄³ c u p G o l d e n ra isi ns ¼ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t
p i n c h o f f r e s h l y
G r o u n d p e p p e r
Makes 6 cups
Approximate preparation time: 20 minutes, plus 8
hours (or overnight) to drain yogurt
Preheat oven to 350°F. Put the walnut halves in a baking pan and toast until golden brown and fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart nuts, about 5 to 6 times. Remove work bowl and reserve.
Insert the reversible shredding disc assembly on the medium side into the large work bowl. Place the carrots in the large feed tube horizontally and shred using medium pressure. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Insert the large metal chopping blade. Process the ginger root until finely chopped, about 5 to 10 seconds. Scrape bowl. Add the yogurt, mint and honey. Process to combine, about 10 seconds. Scrape bowl and process an additional 5 seconds. Add to shredded carrots and combine. Add walnuts, raisins, salt and pepper and gently mix. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce.
*To drain yogurt: Line a sieve with a double layer of cheesecloth or a paper coffee filter and place over a bowl. Put yogurt in sieve; cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. You may need to drain water from bowl occasionally. Refrigerate thickened yogurt in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): Calories 111 (30% from fat) | carb. 18g | pro. 4g | fat 4g
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 35mg | calc. 66mg | fiber 2g
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EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Every step of this recipe can be done in the food processor!
n o n s t i c k c o o k i n G s p r a y 1 t o
p o u n d s e G G p l a n t
½ c u p u n b l e a c h e d ,
3 l a r G e e G G s , l i G ht l y b e a t e n c u p s he r b e d br e a d c r u m b s
¼ c u p o l i v e o i l ½ o u n c e pa r m e s a n 4 o u n c e s m o z z a r e l l a c h e e s e ,
2 c u p s si m p l e to m a t o sa u c e
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
(p a G e 5)
w e l l c h i l le d
(p a G e 10)
Makes 8 servings
Approximate preparation time: 45 to 50 minutes,
including cooking times
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray one 13 x 9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Slice the eggplant into rounds.
Put the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs into individual shallow containers. Dredge each slice of eggplant first in the flour, then in the eggs, and then in the breadcrumbs. After dredging in each ingredient, pat the eggplant to remove any excess. Drizzle the prepared baking sheet with olive oil and place eggplant in single layers on sheet. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, flipping eggplant halfway through the baking time.
While eggplant is baking, replace the slicing disc with the fine shredding disc and shred the Parmesan. Reverse shredding disc to the medium side and shred the mozzarella. Mix with a spatula to combine the cheeses.
Remove the eggplant from the oven, reduce oven temperature to 375°F, and prepare to assemble the Eggplant Parmesan. Place 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer the eggplant evenly in the pan. Top with an additional ¾ to 1 cup of sauce and then place the cheese evenly on top. Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until warmed through and cheese is melted and golden.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 258 (45% from fat) | carb. 29g | pro. 11g | fat 15g |
sat. fat 4g | chol. 92mg | sod. 353mg | calc. 142mg | fiber 5g
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EGGPLANT CALZONE
A great make-ahead dish to take to a picnic or tailgating party.
1 re c i p e pi z z a do u G h *
(p a G e 13) 1 G a r l i c c l o v e ¾ t e a s p o o n d r i e d b a s i l ¼ c u p f r e s h p a r s l e y 6 o u n c e s m o z z a r e l l a
c h e e s e , c o l d a n d c u t
i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
6 p i t t e d b l a c k o l i v e s ½ r e d o n i o n , a b o u t
o u n c e s 1 s m a l l e G G p l a n t , a b o u t
10 o u n c e s , q u a r t e r e d
l e n G t h w is e
t a b l e s p o o n s e x t r a v irGin
o l i v e o i l , d i v i d e d
¼ c u p r i c o t t a c h e e s e ¼ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
co r n m e a l f o r s p r i n k l i n G
in diameter for 2 balls and 8 inches in diameter for 4 balls. Place equal amounts of the eggplant filling over half of the dough rounds, leaving a 1-inch border.
Brush the border of the dough lightly with water. Fold the dough over the filling and press firmly to seal the edges. Then make overlapping folds around the edges of the calzone. Use a serrated knife to make three 1-inch slashes on the top of each calzone for the steam to escape. Place on a cornmeal-dusted baker’s peel and transfer to the preheated baking stone, or place on a cornmeal-dusted baking sheet and place in the hot oven.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dough is baked through and is a deep golden brown. Transfer to a rack to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Calzones may be served hot or at room temperature. Leftover calzones should be wrapped in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerated. Re-warm in a 375ºF oven before serving; microwaving is not recommended.
*The pizza dough recipe may yield more than necessary for these calzones; should you have leftover dough, it does freeze well. To freeze, wrap airtight in double thickness of plastic wrap.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 12 servings): Calories 360 (27% from fat) | carb. 53g | pro. 14g | fat 11g |
sat. fat 4g | chol. 22mg | sod. 565mg | calc. 157mg | fiber 3g
Makes 2 large or 4 small calzones
Approximate preparation time: 1 hour for the pizza dough,
25 minutes plus about 30 minutes baking and resting time Prepare the Pizza Dough and let rise. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl
of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Process the garlic, basil and parsley together until finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Add the mozzarella and the olives to the work bowl and pulse to coarsely chop, about 8 to 10 pulses. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl.
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, to the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Using medium pressure, slice the onion and then the eggplant. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot and shimmers across the pan, add the onion and sauté until softened, about 8 minutes. Pour the remaining oil into the
pan and add the eggplant; cook until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add vegetables to mixing bowl and stir in the ricotta with salt and pepper; mix ingredients together well.
Preheat the oven to 450ºF. If using a baking stone, place it on the rack. Sprinkle a nonstick baking sheet or pizza peel with cornmeal.
Punch down the pizza dough and divide into 2 or 4 equal balls. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes. Lightly flour the work surface. Roll into rounds, 12 inches each
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SPINACH RAVIOLI
Homemade ravioli definitely takes time to make,
but it is certainly well worth the effort.
1 G a r l i c c l o v e 1 t a b l e s p o o n o l i v e o i l 1 b a G (10-o u n c e ) f r e s h
s p i n a c h l e a v e s
5 o u n c e s pa r m e s a n ½ l e m o n ½ p o u n d r i c o t t a ½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
n u t m e G
1 l a r G e e G G 1 t e a s p o o n w a t e r 1 re c i p e pa s t a do u G h
(p a G e 14)*
Makes 30 ravioli
Approximate preparation time: 60 minutes,
including rolling
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart garlic to finely chop. Put the olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat. When oil shimmers across the pan, add the chopped garlic and spinach in two batches to wilt the spinach and soften garlic. Remove and reserve.
Insert the reversible shredding disc on the fine shredding side into the large work bowl and process the Parmesan. Replace the shredding disc with the large metal chopping blade. Peel the zest off the lemon with a vegetable peeler, being careful not to include any of the bitter white pith. Add the zest to the cheese and pulse together and then process for about 20 seconds. Add the ricotta, salt and nutmeg to the work bowl and process for about 1 minute to combine well. Drain spinach/garlic mixture well and pulse into filling ingredients to fully incorporate.
Stir the egg together with one teaspoon of water and reserve for the egg wash.
Roll the pasta dough out thin, either with a pasta roller or by hand. After the dough is rolled into sheets, cut each sheet into an even amount of squares. Using a teaspoon, fill the centers of half the cut pasta squares with filling. Brush around the filling with the egg wash and top with the remaining squares. Press down around the filling to seal and push out any air bubbles.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ravioli in batches. Remove with a strainer.
Serve ravioli with the Simple Tomato Sauce (page 10) and freshly grated Parmesan.
*Freeze any leftover pasta dough to use at another time. Wrap well in plastic to freeze.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings): Calories 201 (42% from fat) | carb. 17g | pro. 12g | fat 9g
sat. fat 9g | chol. 74mg | sod. 712mg | calc. 249mg | fiber 1g
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CLASSIC MEATBALLS
A classic recipe to use for meatballs and meatloaf.
½ m e d i u m o n i o n , a b o u t
o u n c e s , c u t i n
q u a r t e r s
¼ c u p l o o s e l y p a c k e d p a r s l e y
l e a v e s
1 s l i c e d a y -o l d f i r m b r e a d ,
t o r n i n t o p i e c e s
¾ p o u n d b o n e l e s s c h u c k ,
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
¾ p o u n d b o n e l e s s p o r k ,
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
t a b l e s p o o n s n o n f a t
d r y m i l k
1 t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ¾ t e a s p o o n G r o u n d n u t m e G ¼ t e a s p o o n d r i e d t h y m e 1 l a r G e e G G 2 t a b l e s p o o n s c o l d w a t e r
(if ne c e s s a r y )
Makes approximately 16 meatballs
Approximate preparation time (meatballs):
10 minutes plus 25 minutes for cooking
Approximate preparation time (meatloaf):
10 minutes plus 75 minutes for cooking
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart
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Food Processor. Put the onion, parsley, bread, meat, dry milk, salt and spices into the work bowl and pulse 4 to 6 times, then process until finely chopped. Add the eggs and water and pulse until the desired consistency is reached; be careful not to overprocess.
Shape the mixture into balls, 2 tablespoons each. Arrange them in a single layer in a baking dish and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or simmer in tomato sauce until cooked through.
To make meatloaf: Pack the mixture into an 8½ x 4¼ x 3-inch loaf pan and bake at 375°F for about 75 minutes, until the top is well browned and the internal temperature registers 160°F.
Nutritional information per serving (1 meatball): Calories 78 (55% from fat) | carb. 2g | pro. 7g | fat 5g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 31mg | sod. 125mg | calc. 20mg | fiber 0g
Nutritional information per serving (one 1-inch slice meatloaf):
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Calories 376 (55% from fat) sat. fat 8g | chol. 151mg | sod. 601mg | calc. 95mg | fiber 1g
carb. 10g | pro. 31g | fat 22g |
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CHICKEN POT PIE
The ultimate comfort food.
1 ro a s t e d c h i c k e n ,
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 p o u n d s , c h il l e d a n d c u t i n t o
1-i n c h c u b e s
1 l a r G e o n i o n , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s 2 m e d i u m c a r r o t s 2 t a b l e s p o o n s u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r
1 l a r G e w a x y p o t a t o 1 m e d i u m s w e e t p o t a t o ,
p e e l e d
2 t a b l e s p o o n s
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
5 c u p s c h i c k e n b r o t h
½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
½ c u p f r o z e n p e a s ½ c u p f r o z e n p e a r l o n i o n s
½ re c i p e bu t t e r m i l k bi s c u i t s
(p a G e 55) n o n s t i c k c o o k i n G s p r a y
Makes one 9 x 13-inch pan, about 12 servings
Approximate preparation time: 1 hour plus 50 minutes
for baking Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl
of the Cuisinart pulse to roughly chop. Reserve.
Put the onion into the workbowl and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. Replace the chopping blade with the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, and slice the carrots.
Melt the butter in a 6-quart saucepan placed over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the chopped onion and sliced carrots and cook until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
While onions and carrots are cooking, adjust the slicing disc to 6mm. Cut both potatoes into quarters horizontally. Arrange in feed tube horizontally and slice.
Stir the flour into the onion/carrot mixture and cook for about 3 minutes to eliminate any taste of flour. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth completely, bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Stir in the white and sweet potatoes, salt and pepper and let simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes, until vegetables are tender and liquid has reduced some. Reduce heat to low and stir in the reserved chicken and frozen vegetables. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Mixture should have a soupy consistency. Add more broth if necessary.
Preheat oven to 400°F and coat one 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Pour filling into the prepared pan. Prepare the biscuit dough. Top pan with 12 biscuits.
Bake until biscuits are fully baked through and golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Allow pot pies to rest for about 15 minutes before serving.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 449 (45% from fat) | carb. 34g | pro. 27g | fat 22g |
sat. fat 10g | chol. 101mg | sod. 918mg | calc. 58mg | fiber 2g
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BRAISED VEAL SHANKS
A perfect, comforting dish for a cold winter evening.
2 t e a s p o o n s o l i v e o i l 4 v e a l s h a n k s (a b o u t 4
p o u n d s t o t a l ), a b o u t
i n c h e s t h i c k , 3 t o
i n c h e s in di a m e t e r , t i e d w i t h b u t c h e r 's t w i n e
½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
½ c u p a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r ¼ c u p p a r s l e y ½ p o u n d o n i o n s , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s
1 l e e k , w h i t e p a r t o n l y ,
c l e a n e d w e l l a n d c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
1 m e d i u m c a r r o t , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s
1 c e l e r y s t a l k , c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s 3 G a r l i c c l o v e s 1 t a b l e s p o o n u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r
1 t e a s p o o n d r i e d t h y m e 1 c a n p l u m t o m a t o e s ,
d r a i n e d a n d r o u G h l y
c h o p p e d
¼ c u p d r y w h i t e w i n e ¼ c u p c h i c k e n s t o c k ,
n o n f a t , l o w s o d i u m
1 t a b l e s p o o n t o m a t o p as t e 1 b a y l e a f
Makes 4 servings
Approximate preparation time: 35 to 40 minutes plus
3 hours for cooking Put olive oil into an ovenproof 6-quart casserole over medium
heat. While oil is heating, season veal with salt and pepper; dust lightly with flour, shaking off excess. Once oil is heated, add the veal shanks and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes on each side, until nicely browned. Remove and reserve.
While shanks are cooking, insert the small metal blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart parsley and process to finely chop; remove work bowl and reserve. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl. With the machine running, drop the garlic through the small feed tube to chop. Add the onions and leeks and pulse to chop, about 10 to 12 pulses; remove and reserve separately. Chop the carrots and celery by pulsing, then add to the onion mixture.
Preheat oven to 300°F. Once the shanks are well browned, add the butter to the
casserole. Once melted, stir in the chopped onions, leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, and thyme. Cook until onions are translucent and vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 to 8 minutes. While vegetables are cooking, add the plum tomatoes to the work bowl and pulse to roughly chop; reserve. Stir the wine into the casserole and reduce completely. Add the chicken stock and let the liquid come to a strong simmer. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste and bay leaf and again bring mixture to a low simmer. Add the reserved veal shanks, nestling them in the tomato/vegetable mixture; be sure liquid comes halfway up the shanks. Place cover on casserole and place in oven. Cook until meat is completely tender and falling off the bone, about 3 hours
Degrease the cooking liquid with a fat mop. (Or pour the liquid into a fat separator and allow the fat to rise to the top. Then pour the defatted liquid back into the cooked vegetables.) Stir in reserved chopped parsley. Taste, add remaining salt if necessary and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Serve with pasta, potatoes, or polenta.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 607 (20% from fat) | carb. 20g | pro. 100g | fat 13g |
sat. fat 4g | chol. 381mg | sod. 686mg | calc. 179mg | fiber 4g
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CHICKEN MARSALA
This elegant meal is easy enough to prepare any night of the week.
Makes 8 servings
Approximate preparation time: 30 to 35 minutes
2 l e e k s , w h i t e p a r t s o n l y 8 o u n c e s b a b y p o r t o b e l l o
m u s h r o o m s
o u n c e s s h i i t a k e m u s h r o o m s 8 o u n c e s c r e m i n i m u s h r o o m s ¼ c u p ma r s a l a w i n e ½ c u p c h i c k e n o r b e e f b r o t h 2 t a b l e s p o o n s c o r n s t a r c h 3 t a b l e s p o o n s u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r, d i v i d e d
1 t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ,
d i v i d e d
½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
p e p p e r, d i v i d e d
p o u n d s c h i c k e n b r e a s t ,
t h i n l y s l i c e d
¼ c u p u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 2mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart
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Food Processor, and slice the leeks. Remove and wash well in cold water to remove any dirt; dry well. Rinse the work bowl of any dirt from the leeks. Adjust the slicing disc to 6mm and slice the mushrooms. Remove and reserve. Replace the slicing disc with the large metal chopping blade and process the Marsala, broth and cornstarch together; reserve.
Put 1 tablespoon of butter into a large skillet over medium heat. When butter melts, add the leeks, mushrooms, ½ teaspoon of salt. and ¼ teaspoon of pepper to the skillet. Stir vegetables and sauté until very soft, about 8 to 10 minutes; reserve.
While vegetables are cooking, sprinkle the chicken on both sides with remaining salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, tapping away any excess flour. Add remaining butter to the skillet and sauté chicken until golden on both sides, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side; remove and reserve. Return the mushroom mixture to the skillet and add the Marsala mixture; bring to a simmer until the sauce thickens, about 4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Return the chicken to the skillet to heat through in the simmering sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 252 (22% from fat) | carb. 12g | pro. 35g | fat 6g
sat. fat 3g | chol. 93mg | sod. 446mg | calc. 33mg | fiber 1g
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A delicious treat that is easy to make for any occasion.
n o n s t i c k c o o k i n G s p r a y 16 o u n c e s l u m p c r a b m e a t 1 G a r l i c c l o v e 1 r e d b e l l p e p p e r , a b o u t
3 G r e e n o n i o n s , c u t i n t o
½ c u p p a r s l e y 1 t e a s p o o n e x t r a virGin
¼ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
2 l a r G e e G G s , l i G ht l y b e a t e n 1 c u p ba s i c fr e s h
½ 1 t e a s p o o n wo r c e s t e rs h i r e
t e a s p o o n s ol d ba y
2 t e a s p o o n s di j o n -s t y l e
h o t s a u c e , o p t i o n a l
7 o u n c e s , c u t i n t o 2-i n c h p i e c e s
1-i n c h p i e c e s
o l i v e o i l
p e p p e r
br e a d c r u m b s (p a G e 5)
c u p m a y o n n a i s e
s a u c e
s e a s o n i n G
m u s t a r d
CRAB CAKES
Makes twelve 3-ounce cakes
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes plus
20 minutes cooking time
Look through crabmeat to make sure there are no shells; reserve in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart machine running, drop the garlic through the small feed tube to chop. Add the peppers, green onion and parsley and pulse to coarsely chop, about 10 to 12 pulses.
Put the oil into a large skillet placed over medium heat. Cook chopped vegetables with salt and pepper until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and reserve in a large mixing bowl.
Once vegetables have cooled slightly, add the crab, eggs, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, Old Bay, Dijon and a dash or two of hot sauce if using to the mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly but carefully, so not to break up the crab too much. Form mixture into 2-inch round cakes.
Place on prepared baking sheet and bake until crabcakes are evenly golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
TIP: Substitute cooked fish fillet for the crab to make tasty fishcakes.
Nutritional information per serving (2 crab cakes): Calories 123 (33% from fat) | carb. 11g | pro. 11g | fat 5g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 77mg | sod. 912mg | calc. 54mg | fiber 1g
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VEGETABLE NAPOLEON
This vegetable side dish makes a beautiful presentation and
will be sure to impress any crowd.
1 m e d i u m e G G p l a n t * 1 m e d i u m z u c c h i n i 1 m e d i u m o n i o n 8 m e d i u m c r e m i n i m u s h r o o m s 2 m e d i u m t o m a t o e s ,
r i p e b u t f i r m
¹⁄³ c u p e x t r a v irGin o l i v e o i l
1 t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
8 l a r G e b a s i l l e a v e s 3 o u n c e s s o f t G o a t c h e e s e
Makes 8 servings
Approximate preparation time: 20 minutes
Preheat the Cuisinart high.
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 6mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Slice the eggplant, zucchini, onion, mushrooms and tomatoes into rounds.
Toss vegetables with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
Arrange the eggplant, zucchini and onions evenly spaced on both sides of the preheated Griddler Grill 2 to 4 minutes per side. Add the mushrooms; grill about 1 minute per side. Reserve grilled vegetables on a platter and reduce the heat to low. Grill the tomatoes, about 30 seconds per side.
On either a platter or eight individual plates, build the Napoleons in the following order: eggplant, onion, basil, goat cheese, tomato, mushroom, zucchini, finishing with another eggplant round.
*Try to select a medium-size eggplant to fit the feed tube.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 160 (72% from fat) | carb. 7g | pro. 4g | fat 13g |
sat. fat 13g | chol. 5mg | sod. 350mg | calc. 35mg | fiber 3g
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STUFFED ROASTED PEPPERS
These hearty peppers can also be served as a main course, and are
delicious with our Simple Tomato Sauce.
Makes 4 to 6 peppers
Approximate preparation time: 65 to 70 minutes,
n o n s t i c k c o o k i n G s p r a y 3 G a r l i c c l o v e s ½ l a r G e r e d o n i o n ,
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
t a b l e s p o o n s n o n f a t
d r i e d m i l k
1 t a b l e s p o o n f r e s h
it a l i a n p a r s l e y ¾ t e a s p o o n d r i e d b a s i l ¾ t e a s p o o n c e l e r y s e e d t e a s p o o n s k o s h e r s a l t ½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
p o u n d s p o r k s h o u l d e r ,
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
2 t a b l e s p o o n s o l i v e o i l
o u n c e s ba s i c fr e s h
br e a d c r u m b s , a b o u t
1 c u p (p a G e 5) 1
l a r G e e G G
4 t o 6 m e d i u m m u l t i -c o l o r e d
p e p p e r s , c o r e d w i t h s e e d s
r e m o v e d
including bake time
Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart
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Food Processor. With the machine running, drop the garlic through the feed tube to chop. Add the onion, dried milk, parsley, basil, celery seed, salt, and pepper; pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. Then run machine to finely chop, about 35 seconds. Remove and reserve.
Add the pork to the work bowl and pulse 10 times, then run machine to finely chop, about 35 seconds.
Put the olive oil into large skillet over medium heat. Once oil is heated, add the onion mixture to the skillet; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pork and cook until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes; reserve. Stir the breadcrumbs into meat mixture with eggs; combine mixture well. Evenly fill the peppers and place in prepared pan. Bake peppers in oven until soft and lightly browned, about 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 324 (42% from fat) | carb. 20g | pro. 27g | fat 15g |
sat. fat 4g | chol. 120mg | sod. 631mg | calc. 81mg | fiber 3g
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MASHED POTATOES
Try this rich but not too sinful version of the traditional mashed potatoes.
Makes 5 cups, ten ½-cup servings
Approximate preparation time: 35 minutes
p o u n d s yu k o n G o l d
p o t a t o e s , p e e l e d a n d c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
10 c h i v e s , t r i m m e d , d r i e d w e l l
a n d c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
1 o u n c e pa r m e s a n , c u t i n t o
½-i n c h p i e c e s
3 t a b l e s p o o n s u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r
½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
½ c u p w h o l e m i l k ½ c u p m a s c a r p o n e c h e e s e
Put the potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender.
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart
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Food Processor. Add the chives and pulse to finely chop; remove work bowl and reserve.
Insert the reversible shredding disc on the fine shredding side into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart Food Processor and shred the Parmesan. Reverse the disc to the medium shredding side. Once the potatoes are tender, shred the potatoes. Replace the shredding disc with the large metal chopping blade. Add the butter, salt, and pepper and pulse to combine. Add the milk through the feed tube while pulsing, until incorporated. Add the mascarpone and chives and pulse until just combined. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 160 (35% from fat) | carb. 21g | pro. 5g | fat 6g |
sat. fat 4g | chol. 18mg | sod. 211mg | calc. 75mg | fiber 3g
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GRILLED ROSEMARY POTATOES
Rosemary is a perfect partner for these grilled potatoes.
2 p o u n d s n e w r e d p o t a t o e s 3 t a b l e s p o o n s o l i v e o i l ¾ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t ½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y
G r o u n d b l a c k p e p p e r
4 f r e s h r o s e m a r y s p r i G s
Makes about 6 servings
Approximate preparation time: About 40 to
50 minutes
Put whole potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer until potatoes are barely fork tender; be careful not to overcook. Drain potatoes and cool to just room temperature. While potatoes are cooling, insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart potatoes and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary.
Preheat the Cuisinart plates to sear. Grill the potato slices in the closed position for about 2 to 3 minutes, until grill marks are present. Repeat with remaining slices. Toss grilled slices together. Taste, adjust seasoning accordingly, and serve.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 179 (32% from fat) | carb. 27g | pro. 4g | fat 6g
sat. fat 1g | chol. 0mg | sod. 304mg | calc. 2mg | fiber 2g
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GINGER GLAZED CARROTS
A great recipe for getting kids of all ages to eat their vegetables!
Makes 4 cups
Approximate preparation time: 35 minutes
o u n c e s f r e s h G i n G e r 2 p o u n d s c a r r o t s 2 t a b l e s p o o n s u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r
½ t e a s p o o n k o s h e r s a l t p i n c h f r e s h ly G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
¹⁄³ c u p p u r e m a p l e s y r u p
2 t e a s p o o n s o r a n G e z e s t
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart the ginger; remove work bowl and reserve. Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 5mm, into the large work bowl and slice the carrots. Melt the butter in a large skillet placed over medium heat. Once butter is melted, add the ginger and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the carrots, salt, pepper, syrup and zest. Sauté for about 25 minutes, stirring carrots occasionally during cooking time. Once carrots are tender, remove with a slotted spoon. Continue to reduce liquid until it is a glaze-like consistency, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle glaze over carrots and serve.
Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): Calories 97 (30% from fat) | carb. 16g | pro. 1g | fat 3g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 8mg | sod. 169mg | calc. 37mg | fiber 3g
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CLASSIC CUISINART® WHITE BREAD
Spoil your family with homemade bread.
t e a s p o o n s a c t i v e d r y y e a s t 1 t a b l e s p o o n G r a n u l a t e d
s u G a r
¹⁄³ c u p w a r m w a t e r
(105° t o 110°f)
5 c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
4 t a b l e s p o o n s p o u n d ;
½ s t i c k ) u n s a l t e d b u t t e r,
c u t i n t o 1-i n c h p i e c e s
2 t e a s p o o n s s a l t 1¹⁄³ c u p s c o l d w a t e r n o n s t i c k c o o k i n G s p r a y
Makes 18 servings (two 9 x 5-inch loaves, 1¼ pounds each)
Approximate preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes, plus 2½ hours rising and resting, 35 minutes baking, and 1 hour or longer cooling
Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water in a large liquid measuring cup. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
Insert the dough blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart and process until combined, about 10 to 15 seconds. Add the cold water to yeast mixture. With the machine running, pour the liquid through the feed tube as fast as the flour absorbs it. Once the dough cleans the sides of the work bowl and forms a ball, process for 45 seconds to knead the dough. Dough should be smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly floured plastic food storage bag and seal. Allow to rest in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1½ hours.
Lightly coat two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and punch down; let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Divide dough into two equal pieces and shape each into a loaf. Place in prepared pans and cover lightly with plastic wrap. Let rise until dough is just above the tops of the pans, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Bake until the tops are browned and loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.
Nutritional information per slice: Calories 139 (19% from fat) | carb. 25g | pro. 3g | fat 3g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 8mg | sod. 243mg | calc. 30mg | fiber 1g
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CRUSTY FRENCH BREAD
This recipe makes three loaves, which may be too much for your needs.
You can always freeze a loaf for future use.
Makes two medium baguettes, about ¾ pound each
Approximate preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes,
t e a s p o o n s a c t i v e d r y y e a s t c u p s w a r m w a t e r ,
(105° t o 110°f)
c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e o r b r e a d f l o u r
²⁄³ c u p c a k e f l o u r ¹⁄³ c u p w h e a t G e r m
2 t e a s p o o n s k o s h e r s a l t ¼ c u p c o l d w a t e r e x t r a f l o u r f o r
d u s t i n G b r e a d
plus 2 to 3½ hours rising and resting, 30 minutes baking, and 1 hour or longer cooling
Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a large liquid measuring cup. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
Insert the dough blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart and salt and process until combined, about 10 to 15 seconds. Add the cold water to the yeast mixture. With the machine running, pour the liquid through the feed tube as fast as the flour absorbs it. Once the dough cleans the sides of the work bowl and forms a ball, process for 45 seconds to knead dough. Dough should be smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly floured plastic food storage bag and seal. Allow to rest in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1½ hours.
Punch dough down and let rise again until doubled in size. (This rise can be omitted if pressed for time, but makes for a more flavorful loaf, with a more “artisanal” bread texture and crust.) Punch dough down and divide into two pieces. Shape each into a long narrow loaf, about 16 to 18 inches in length, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 45 to 60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Dust loaves with flour. Using a serrated knife, make 4 or 5 diagonal slashes in each loaf about ¼ inch deep. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until browned and hollow sounding when tapped. Cool on a wire rack. Bread slices best when allowed to cool completely before slicing.
Nutritional information per serving (1 slice): Calories 139 (19% from fat) | carb. 25g | pro. 3g | fat 3g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 8mg | sod. 243mg | calc. 30mg | fiber 1g
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CLASSIC CUISINART® WHEAT BREAD
The nutty flavor of whole wheat makes this bread a favorite.
t e a s p o o n s a c t i v e d r y y e a s t 1 t a b l e s p o o n p l u s
1 t e a s p o o n
G r a n u l a t e d s u G a r
¹⁄³ c u p w a r m w a t e r
(105° t o 110°f)
2 c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
2 c u p s w h o l e w h e a t f l o u r 4 t a b l e s p o o n s u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r, c u t i n t o
1-i n c h p i e c e s ½ t a b l e s p o o n s a l t 1 c u p c o l d w a t e r n o n s t i c k c o o k i n G s p r a y
Makes 12 servings (one 9 x 5-inch loaf)
Approximate preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes, plus 2½ hours rising and resting, 35 minutes baking, and 1 hour or longer cooling
Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water in a large liquid measuring cup. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
Insert the dough blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart salt and process until combined, about 10 to 15 seconds. Add the cold water to the yeast mixture. With the machine running, pour the liquid through the feed tube as fast as the flour absorbs it. Once the dough cleans the sides of the work bowl and forms a ball, process for 45 seconds to knead dough. Dough should be smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly floured plastic food storage bag and seal. Allow to rest in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1½ hours.
Lightly coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and punch down; let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Shape the dough into a loaf. Place in prepared pan and cover lightly with plastic wrap. Let rise until dough is just above the tops of the pans, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Bake until the top is browned and loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
Nutritional information per serving (1 slice): Calories 135 (20% from fat) | carb. 23g | pro. 4g | fat 3g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 8mg | sod. 244mg | calc. 30mg | fiber 3g
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BUTTERY DINNER ROLLS
Fresh from the oven, warm rolls make any dinner extra special.
¾ c u p w h o l e m i l k , p l u s
1 t a b l e s p o o n f o r b r u s h i n G
½ c u p u n s a l t e d b u t t e r, p l u s 2
t a b l e s p o o n s f o r b r u s h i n G
¼ c u p G r a n u l a t e d s u G a r 1 t e a s p o o n f i n e s e a s a l t , o r
t a b l e s a l t
t e a s p o o n s a c t i v e d r y y e a s t ¼ c u p w a r m (105º t o 110ºf)
w a t e r
c u p s u n b l e a c h e d b r e a d
f l o u r
1 l a r G e e G G
Makes 16 rolls
Approximate preparation time: 20 to 25 minutes, plus 2½ hours rising, 40 minutes baking, and 10 to 15 minutes cooling.
In a microwave-safe container, scald the milk in the microwave; stir in the butter, sugar and salt; reserve.
Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until mixture is foamy. Put the flour into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart with the dough blade and process for 10 seconds. With the machine running, slowly add the liquids through the feed tube and process until a dough ball forms. Continue processing 45 seconds to knead the dough. Shape it into a smooth ball and place in a 1-gallon sealable plastic bag. Squeeze the air out and seal the bag. Let rise in a warm place until it has doubled, about 45 to 60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly butter a 10-inch round baking pan. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, about 2¼ ounces each). Roll into smooth rounds and arrange in the prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until about doubled, about 30 to 40 minutes. Combine remaining tablespoon of milk and butter and heat until the butter has melted. Just before baking, gently brush the rolls with the butter/milk mixture. Place in preheated oven and bake until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool on a rack for about 10 minutes for serving.
For a softer roll, brush each with melted butter just after removing from oven.
Nutritional information per serving (1 roll): Calories 209 (38% from fat) | carb. 28g | pro. 5g | fat 9g
sat. fat 5g | chol. 34mg | sod. 160mg | calc. 23mg | fiber 1g
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BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
These biscuits are so light and delicious that you will
want to make them every night.
c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
¾ c u p c a k e f l o u r 1 t a b l e s p o o n c r e a m o f
t a r t a r
¾ t a b l e s p o o n b a k i n G s o d a ¼ t e a s p o o n G r a n u l a t e d
s u G a r
½ t a b l e s p o o n s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
b l a c k p e p p e r
9 t a b l e s p o o n s c u p p l u s
1 t a b l e s p o o n ) u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r, c o l d a n d c u b e d
1 c u p b u t t e r m i l k 2 t a b l e s p o o n s u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r, m e l t e d
Makes 12 biscuits
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes plus
10 minutes for baking
Preheat oven to 500°F. Line one baking sheet with parchment paper.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart flours, cream of tartar, and baking soda and process to combine for 10 seconds. Add the sugar, salt and pepper and process again for 5 seconds. Add the cold butter and pulse 15 times to incorporate into the dry ingredients, until the size of the butter resembles peas. With the machine running, pour the buttermilk through the feed tube and process until just incorporated. Remove dough from work bowl and place onto a well floured surface. Knead dough by hand about two times, form into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces. Form each piece into a ball and place evenly spaced onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake about 10 minutes, until golden brown. Once biscuits are ready, remove from oven and brush with melted butter. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (1 biscuit): Calories 206 (44% from fat) | carb. 25g | pro. 4g | fat 10g |
sat. fat 6g | chol. 28mg | sod. 543mg | calc. 30mg | fiber 1g
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Eat the popovers hot out of the oven to fully appreciate
c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
¾ c u p p l u s 4 t e a s p o o n s
e v a p o r a t e d m i l k
2 l a r G e e G G s 1 t a b l e s p o o n u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r, m e l t e d
½ t e a s p o o n s a l t b u t t e r o r n o n s t i c k
c o o k i n G s p r a y f o r p a n
POPOVERS
their delicious texture.
Makes 12 popovers
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes plus 45 minutes for resting and 50 minutes for baking
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart flour, milk, eggs, butter and salt and process ingredients together until completely smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds. Transfer to a large measuring cup and allow to rest at room temperature for about 30 to 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450°F (use convection bake if available). Heavily butter or coat with nonstick cooking spray two 6-cup popover pans or twelve 5-ounce ramekins or muffin cups and place on two baking sheets. Fill each cup/ramekin with about ¹⁄³ cup of batter. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes. Lower the heat to 350°F and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully remove popovers from ramekins. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per popover: Calories 136 (39% from fat) | carb. 14g | pro. 6g | fat 6g |
sat. fat 3g | chol. 87mg | sod. 188mg | calc. 98mg | fiber 0g
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CHOCOLATE PECAN PINWHEELS
These cookies are a delicious treat!
do u G h : 2¼ c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
½ t e a s p o o n s a l t ½ t e a s p o o n G r o u n d c i n n a m o n 2 t a b l e s p o o n s G r a n u l a t e d
s u G a r
½ t e a s p o o n o r a n G e z e s t 1 c u p p o u n d ; 2 s t i c k s )
u n s a l t e d b u t t e r, c o l d a n d c u t i n t o s m a l l c u b e s
4 o u n c e s c r e a m c h e e s e , c o l d
a n d c u t i n t o s m a l l c u b e s
½ c u p s o u r c r e a m
fi l li n G : 1 c u p t o a s t e d p e c a n s ¾ c u p c h o c o l a t e c h i p s ½ c u p G r a n u l a t e d s u G a r ¼ c u p b r o w n s u G a r ½ t a b l e s p o o n G r o u n d
c i n n a m o n
½ t e a s p o o n f r e s h l y G r o u n d
n u t m e G
¼ c u p h e a v y c r e a m ¼ c u p c i n n a m o n s u G a r
Makes 4 dozen cookies
Approximate preparation time: 30 minutes,
plus 35 minutes for baking
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl and add the pecans. Pulse to roughly chop. Add the chocolate and pulse again to roughly chop. Add the sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg and pulse to combine. Remove work bowl and reserve.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart
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Food Processor. Add the flour, salt, cinnamon, sugar and zest and process for 10 seconds to sift. Add the butter and cream cheese evenly and pulse to combine. Add the sour cream and pulse until just combined. The dough should be slightly crumbly; be careful not to overmix. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces, wrap in plastic and chill in the refrigerator.
Once dough has chilled for about 30 minutes, roll each piece out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about ¹⁄
-inch thick. Brush pastry with cream and then
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sprinkle with ¼ of the filling. Roll the rectangle up in a jellyroll fashion, brush with cream and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Slightly chill. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cut each roll into 12 pieces, approximately ½-inch thick and space evenly on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until just golden brown.
Nutritional information per cookie: Calories 113 (59% from fat) | carb. 11g | pro. 1g | fat 8g |
sat. fat 4g | chol. 14mg | sod. 30mg | calc. 8mg | fiber 0g
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CLASSIC CHEESECAKE
This simple recipe produces perfect cheesecake every time.
b u t t e r t o p r e p a r e t h e p a n 1 re c i p e Gr a h a m cr a c k e r
cr u s t (b e l o w )
24 o u n c e s c r e a m c h e e s e ,
r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e
c u p s G r a n u l a t e d s u G a r ½ t e a s p o o n s a l t 4 l a r G e e G G s ,
r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e
1 t e a s p o o n p u r e v a n il l a
e x t r a c t
¾ c u p r i c o t t a ,
r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e
¾ c u p s o u r c r e a m , r o o m
t e m p e r a t u r e
Makes one 9-inch cake, 12 servings
Approximate preparation time: 15 minutes, plus 3 hours
baking/resting and 6-plus hours cooling Preheat oven to 325°F. Place a large roasting pan on bottom
rack of oven and fill with 1 to 2 inches of water. Butter one 9-inch springform pan. Prepare the graham cracker crust according to recipe below. Press the graham cracker crust evenly into the prepared pan. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl
of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Cut each block of cream cheese into 6 pieces and place into the work bowl; pulse 10 times and then process for 45 seconds. Scrape the bowl and add the sugar and salt; process for an additional 30 to 45 seconds until smooth. With the machine running, add the eggs one at a time with the vanilla, until just incorporated. Add the ricotta and sour cream and pulse until all ingredients are just incorporated and homogenous, scraping the bowl as necessary.
Pour filling evenly into the prepared pan and bake in the middle of the oven. Add more water to roasting pan if any has evaporated. Bake for 1 hour. Turn the oven off and let the cake rest in the oven. Do not open the oven door until 2 hours have elapsed.
Remove cheesecake and place on a cooling rack. Once completely cool, wrap well with plastic and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
Serve with fresh berries and Raspberry Sauce (page 65).
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 456 (60% from fat) | carb. 38g | pro. 8g | fat 31g |
sat. fat 18g | chol. 154mg | sod. 391mg | calc. 72mg | fiber 1g
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
½ o u n c e s G r a h a m c r a c k e r s ,
½ t e a s p o o n G r o u n d
2 t a b l e s p o o n s G r a n u l a t e d
3 t a b l e s p o o n s u n s a l t e d
a b o u t 1 s l e e v e
c i n n a m o n
s u G a r
b u t t e r, m e l t e d
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Makes one 9-inch pie crust, 12 servings
Approximate preparation time: 2 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Break crackers in fours and place in the work bowl; pulse until finely chopped, about 10 to 12 long pulses. Add the cinnamon and sugar and process for 15 seconds. Add the butter and process until ingredients are well combined, about 45 seconds.
Press even amounts of crust into a 9-inch pie or cake plate.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 78 (44% from fat) | carb. 10g | pro. 1g | fat 4g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 8mg | sod. 64mg | calc. 4mg | fiber 0g
The adjustable slicing disc makes preparing this pie a breeze.
½ re c i p e s w e e t pâ t e br i s é e
d o u G h (p a G e 16)
5 l a r G e a p p l e s (G o l d e n
de liciou s, G i n G e r G o l d , o r o t h e r s imilar ap p l e s ), p e e l e d , c o r e d a n d h a l v e d
j u i c e o f 2 l e m o n s 1 t e a s p o o n v a n i ll a p a s t e * ½ c u p G r a n u l a t e d s u G a r 2 t a b l e s p o o n s a p r i c o t j a m
1 re c i p e cr u m b pie to p p i n G
(b e l o w )
APPLE CRUMB PIE
Makes one 10-inch deep-dish pie, 8 to 12 servings
Approximate preparation time: 55 to 65 minutes, including
baking time Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough into a 10-inch disc. Fit into an ungreased,
9-inch, 1½-quart ceramic pie baker. Chill in refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart apples.
In a large bowl, toss the apples, lemon juice, vanilla paste, and sugar together. Carefully spread the jam on the bottom of the chilled pie shell, then fan the apples in layers.
Top the pie evenly with the crumb topping and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top of the pie is a dark golden brown.
*Vanilla paste can be found in specialy stores. If not available, substitute pure vanilla extract.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 12 servings): Calories 166 (8% from fat) | carb. 36g | pro. 3g | fat 1g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 36mg | sod. 225mg| calc. 10mg | fiber 2g
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Food Processor and slice the
CRUMB PIE TOPPING
Pair this topping with our Apple Crumb recipe, or any fruit-filled pie.
Makes enough crumb topping for one pie
Approximate preparation time: 3 minutes
¹∕³ c u p t o a s t e d p e c a n s ¾ c u p u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
¹∕³ c u p u n s a l t e d b u t t e r, c o l d
a n d c u t i n t o c u b e s
t e a s p o o n s G r o u n d
c i n n a m o n
¼ t e a s p o o n s a l t
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Add the pecans and pulse to roughly chop. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until mixture is well combined – mixture should resemble crumbs.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 12 servings): Calories 89 (69% from fat) | carb. 6g | pro. 1g | fat 7g |
sat. fat 3g | chol. 13mg | sod. 44mg | calc. 5mg | fiber 1g
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BANANA CREAM PIE
Everyone will love this Southern-inspired dessert.
1 re c i p e ch o c o l a t e co o k i e
cr u s t (b e l o w ) 4 f i r m b a n a n a s ¼ t e a s p o o n G r o u n d
c i n n a m o n
1 re c i p e l i G h t e r pa s t r y
cr e a m (p a G e 61)
Makes one 9-inch pie
Approximate preparation time: 50 minutes, including
pastry cream; allow 2 hours for chilling
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Prepare chocolate cookie crust according to recipe.
Press cookie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 15 minutes.
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart and slice the bananas.
Gently fold the bananas and cinnamon into the prepared lighter pastry cream. Pour the banana pastry cream into the baked, cooled cookie crust and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 315 (52% from fat) | carb. 35g | pro. 4g | fat 19g |
sat. fat 11g | chol. 111mg | sod. 177mg | calc. 61mg | fiber 2g
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Food Processor
CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUST
We love this with our Banana Cream Pie, but it also makes
a cheesecake even more decadent.
24 c h o c o l a t e w a f e r c o o k i e s ,
2 t e a s p o o n s G r a n u l a t e d
¼ c u p (4 t a b l e s p o o n s )
a b o u t ½ b o x
s u G a r
u n s a l t e d b u t t e r, m e l t e d
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Makes 1 cup, 12 servings
Approximate preparation time: 1 minute plus
15 minutes for baking time
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart cookies and pulse 10 times. Add the sugar and pulse an additional 5 times. With the machine running, drizzle in the melted butter until incorporated.
Press crust into a 9-inch pie or cake plate and bake in a 375°F oven for 15 minutes before filling.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 85 (55% from fat) | carb. 9g | pro. 1g | fat 5g |
sat. fat 3g | chol. 10mg | sod. 65mg | calc. 3mg | fiber 0g
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Food Processor. Add the
PASTRY CREAM
This all-purpose pastry cream is a great foundation for fresh fruit tarts –
the food processor makes it easy.
Makes about 2¼ cups
Approximate preparation time: 25 minutes, including
c u p s m i l k ½ c u p h e a v y c r e a m ½ c u p G r a n u l a t e d s u G a r,
d i v i d e d
½ t e a s p o o n s a l t ½ t a b l e s p o o n p u r e v a n il l a
e x t r a c t
4 l a r G e e G G y o l k s 2 t a b l e s p o o n s c o r n s t a r c h
fo r a l i G h t e r p a s t r y c r e a m : ½ c u p h e a v y c r e a m t a b l e s p o o n s
c o n f e c t i o n e r s s u G a r
cooking time
Put the milk, cream, ¼ cup sugar, salt and vanilla into a saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a heavy simmer.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart yolks, cornstarch and remaining sugar, process for 1 minute until mixture is light and thick.
With the machine running, pour ¾ to 1½ cups of the milk mixture slowly through the feed tube and process mixture for about 1 minute.
Return mixture to the saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook while whisking continuously, being sure to whisk the entire surface of the pan, for about 2½ minutes until thickened. Stirring constantly is very important to avoid overcooking the eggs. Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer into the large work bowl fitted with the large metal chopping blade. Process for 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a clean mixing bowl and cover directly with plastic wrap and cool before using.
For a lighter pastry cream: whip the ½ cup of heavy cream to medium peaks with 1½ tablespoons of confectioners’ sugar. Fold the sweetened whipped cream into the pastry cream once completely cool.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 72 (50% from fat) | carb. 8g | pro. 1g | fat 4g |
sat. fat 2g | chol. 58mg | sod. 72mg | calc. 32mg | fiber 0g
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DEEP CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE
Frost this deep and rich chocolate cake with
Cream Cheese Frosting (below).
b u t t e r t o p r e p a r e t h e p a n s 2 c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
¾ t e a s p o o n b a k i n G s o d a ½ t e a s p o o n b a k i n G p o w d e r ½ t e a s p o o n s a l t ¾ c u p G r a n u l a t e d s u G a r ¾ c u p b r o w n s u G a r 5 o u n c e s b i t t e r s w e e t
c h o c o l a t e , c h o p p e d
¾ c u p u n s w e e t e n e d c o c o a
p o w d e r
½ t a b l e s p o o n e s p r e s s o
p o w d e r
1 c u p boi linG w a t e r 1 c u p p o u n d ; 2 s t i c k s )
u n s a l t e d b u t t e r, m e l t e d
a n d c o o l e d
¾ c u p b u t t e r m i l k 3 l a r G e e G G s ½ t a b l e s p o o n p u r e v a n il l a
e x t r a c t
Makes two 9-inch cakes (one 2- or 4-layer cake), 12 servings
Approximate preparation time: 15 minutes, plus 50 minutes
to bake, plus cooling time Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat two 9-inch round pans with butter
and cut rounds of parchment paper to fit the bottoms of each pan. Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of
the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugars and pulse 10 times and then process for 20 seconds to sift.
Place the bittersweet chocolate, cocoa powder and espresso powder into a small bowl and pour the boiling water over ingredients and stir to combine; reserve.
With the machine running, slowly pour the butter through the feed tube. Continue pouring the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla through the feed tube until ingredients are just combined. Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the batter and pulse to completely incorporate.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake in oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until a cake tester comes out just clean.
Let pans rest on cooling racks for 15 minutes. Remove cake from pans but leave on the racks until completely cool. Once cool, cut each layer in half horizontally to frost with Cream Cheese Frosting and build a four-layer cake, or leave the layers as is and make a thick two-layer cake.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 258 (23% from fat) | carb. 49g | pro. 6g | fat 7g |
sat. fat 3g | chol. 54mg | sod. 224mg | calc. 38mg | fiber 3g
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
28 o u n c e s c r e a m c h e e s e
c u p s p o u n d ; 3 s t i c k s )
2 c u p s c o n f e c t i o n e r s
¾ t e a s p o o n s a l t 1 t e a s p o o n p u r e v a n il l a
2 t e a s p o o n s s o u r c r e a m
(r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e ), e a c h
p a c k a G e o f c r e a m c h e e s e
c u t i n t o 6 p i e c e s
u n s a l t e d b u t t e r, r o o m
t e m p e r a t u r e
s u G a r, s i f t e d
e x t r a c t
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Makes about 5½ cups
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Add the cream cheese, butter, sugar and salt; pulse 2 to 3 times and then process until smooth. Add the vanilla and sour cream and pulse to combine.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 84 (81% from fat) | carb. 3g | pro. 1g | fat 8g |
sat. fat 5g | chol. 23mg | sod. 57mg | calc. 8mg | fiber 0g
POUND CAKE WITH PINE NUTS AND OLIVE OIL
This super-rich and moist pound cake works well as a simple dessert or to
serve anytime with a cup of tea or coffee.
Make one 9 x 5-inch loaf cake
Approximate preparation time: 20 minutes, plus
n o n s t i c k c o o k i n G s p r a y ¼ c u p t o a s t e d p i n e n u t s 1²⁄³ c u p s u n b l e a c h e d ,
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
¼ c u p c o r n m e a l ½ t a b l e s p o o n b a k i n G p o w d e r ½ t e a s p o o n s a l t ¾ c u p (1½ s t i c k s ) u n s a l t e d
b u t t e r, r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e , c u t i n t o t a b l e s p o o n s
1 c u p G r a n u l a t e d s u G a r ½ t e a s p o o n o r a n G e o r
l e m o n z e s t
4 l a r G e e G G s , r o o m
t e m p e r a t u r e
¼ c u p o l i v e o i l ½ t a b l e s p o o n p u r e v a n il l a
e x t r a c t
90 minutes for baking
Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart pine nuts and pulse 2 to 3 times, then process until they are ground. Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt and process to sift, about 10 seconds. Remove bowl and reserve.
Add the butter, sugar and zest to the large work bowl fitted with the large metal chopping blade; process until creamy, scraping the bowl as necessary. Combine the eggs, oil and extract together in a liquid measuring cup. With machine running, gradually add the egg mixture until incorporated. Add the dry ingredients evenly to the work bowl and pulse ingredients until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the middle of the oven for 90 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Nutritional information per serving (12 servings): Calories 308 (57% from fat) | carb. 29g | pro. 4g | fat 20g |
sat. fat 8g | chol. 110mg | sod. 153mg | calc. 21mg | fiber 1g
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Food Processor. Add the
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DESSERT CRÊPES WITH BERRIES
Crépe-making takes some practice, but once you get
the technique down it is all worth it.
sw e e t cr ê p e ba t t e r : 3 l a r G e e G G s ¾ c u p u n b l e a c h e d ,
½ t e a s p o o n s a l t 2 t a b l e s p o o n s G r a n u l a t e d
1 t e a s p o o n p u r e v a n il l a
1 c u p w h o l e m i l k ¼ c u p s t i c k ) u n s a l t e d
be r r i e s : 2 c u p s m i x e d f r e s h b e r r i e s ¼ t e a s p o o n o r a n G e z e s t 2 t e a s p o o n s G r a n u l a t e d
ma s c a r p o n e cr e a m : 8 ¾ c u p h e a v y c r e a m
¹⁄³ c u p s u p e r f i n e s u G a r
1 t e a s p o o n p u r e v a n il l a
p i n c h s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n o r a n G e z e s t
1 t e a s p o o n u n s a l t e d b u t t e r c o n f e c t i o n e r s s u G a r f o r
a l l -p u r p o s e f l o u r
s u G a r
e x t r a c t
b u t t e r, m e l t e d
s u G a r
o u n c e s m a s c a r p o n e
e x t r a c t
d u s t i n G
Makes 6 servings
Approximate preparation time: 25 minutes, not including
resting the batter Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl
of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. With the machine running, add the eggs to the work bowl. Stir together the flour, salt and sugar and add to the work bowl and mix until just combined. With the machine running, add the vanilla, milk and butter together and process until homogenous. Transfer mixture to a container; cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl and add the berries, orange zest and sugar. Process until completely puréed. Strain the purée through a fine mesh strainer and discard the seeds; reserve.
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the clean large work bowl and add the mascarpone cream ingredients; process until all ingredients are well incorporated, about 15 seconds. Reserve.
Prepare the crêpes. Place an 8-inch skillet over medium heat and preheat for 5 minutes. Once the pan is heated, add the butter. Once melted, wipe the butter around the pan with a paper towel. Add a scant 3 tablespoons of batter to the preheated pan. Working very quickly, move the batter around so it just coats the bottom. You want the pan to be coated thinly and evenly. After about 1 minute, when the crêpe is set and lightly browned, flip the crêpe with a heatproof spatula and cook for an additional minute on the second side. Reserve on a plate. Continue with the remaining batter, stacking the crêpes as you go. When all of the crêpes are prepared, cover plate with foil – to keep crepes warm, place plate over a skillet containing some water over medium-low heat.
To serve crêpes: spread 1½ tablespoons of mascarpone cream and about 1 tablespoon of the puréed berries on each crêpe and fold into thirds. Place three crêpes on each plate and dust with confectioner’s sugar and reserved berry purée.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 393 (56% from fat) | carb. 35g | pro. 9g | fat 25g |
sat. fat 15g | chol. 172mg | sod. 342mg | calc. 98mg | fiber 1g
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RASPBERRY SAUCE
This raspberry sauce works well with many desserts – pair it with the
dessert crêpes and the cheesecake.
Makes 2 cups
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
3 c u p s f r o z e n r a s p b e r r i e s ,
t h a w e d
1 c u p f r e s h r a s p b e r r i e s 2 t a b l e s p o o n s G r a n u l a t e d
s u G a r
p i n c h s a l t ¼ t e a s p o o n o r a n G e z e s t
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart raspberries and process for 15 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and process for an additional 45 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard the seeds. Taste and adjust sugar amount to personal preference.
Nutritional information per 2 tablespoons: Calories 21 (0% from fat) | carb. 6g | pro. 0g | fat 0g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 0mg| calc. 6mg | fiber 2g
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Food Processor. Add both
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BERRY MANGO SMOOTHIE
A delicious smoothie full of anti-oxidants.
2 m e d i u m -l a r G e r i p e b a n a n a s ,
e a c h b r o k e n i n t o 4 p i e c e s
c u p s s t r a w b e r r i e s , h u l l ed
a n d q u a r t e r e d
1 p i n t b l u e b e r r i e s 1 p o u n d f r o z e n m a n G o c u p s o r a n G e p e a c h m a n G o
j u i c e o r o r a n G e j u i c e
Makes eight 1 cup servings.
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart strawberries, blueberries and frozen mango, in that order, into the work bowl.
Pulse the fruit to chop using 10 long pulses. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
With the unit running, pour the juice through the small feed tube until well blended, about an additional 45 seconds.
Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per cup: Calories 146 (3% from fat) | carb. 29g | pro. 1g | fat 0g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 6mg | calc. 22mg | fiber 4g
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Food Processor. Put the bananas,
TROPICAL FRUIT SMOOTHIE
A taste of the tropics anytime.
2 b a n a n a s 2 m e d i u m p e a c h e s , c u t i n t o
2 c u p s p i n e a p p l e , c u t i n t o
2 c u p s f r o z e n c u b e d m a n G o c u p s o r a n G e p e a c h
1-i n c h c u b e s , a b o u t 2 t o
c u p s
1-i n c h c u b e s
m a n G o j u i c e
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Makes eight 1-cup servings
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart peaches, pineapple and frozen mango, in that order, into the work bowl.
Pulse the fruit to chop using 10 long pulses. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
With the unit running, pour the juice through the small feed tube until well blended, about an additional 45 seconds.
Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per cup: Calories 114 (3% from fat) | carb. 29g | pro. 1g | fat 0g
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 4mg | calc. 18mg | fiber 3g
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This sorbet is so fast and easy in the Cuisinart® Food Processor.
12 o u n c e s f r o z e n
c u b e d m a n G o
²⁄³ c u p s i m p l e s y r u p * 3 t a b l e s p o o n s l e m o n j u i c e s m a l l p i n c h s a l t
MANGO SORBET
Makes 2 cups
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart syrup, lemon juice and salt into the work bowl.
Pulse 10 times using long pulses. Scrape the work bowl and then process for two minutes until smooth.
Serve immediately or place in a container to be stored in the freezer. Cover sorbet with plastic directly if freezing.
Nutritional information per ½ cup serving: Calories 119 (1% from fat) | carb. 31g | pro. 0g | fat 0g
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 2mg | calc. 9mg | fiber 1g
*Note: Simple syrup is equal amounts sugar and water brought to a boil in order to dissolve the sugar. One cup each water and sugar will yield 1½ cups simple syrup.
Simple syrup can last in a refrigerator for at least one month in clean, sealed container.
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BLUEBERRY MINT SORBET
This refreshing sorbet is perfect in the height of summer.
12 o u n c e s f r o z e n b l u e b e r r i e s ½ c u p s i m p l e s y r u p * 2 l a r G e m i n t l e a v e s 1 t a b l e s p o o n f r e s h
l e m o n j u i c e
Makes about 2 cups
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart simple syrup, mint and lemon juice into the work bowl. Pulse 10 times using long pulses. Scrape the work bowl and then process for about 1 minute until smooth.
Serve immediately or place in a container to be stored in the freezer. Cover sorbet with plastic directly if freezing.
Nutritional information per ½ cup serving: Calories 94 (5% from fat) | carb. 24g | pro. 0g | fat 1g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 0mg | calc. 1mg | fiber 2g
*Note: Simple syrup is equal amounts sugar and water brought to a boil in order to dissolve the sugar. One cup each water and sugar will yield 1½ cups simple syrup.
Simple syrup can last in a refrigerator for at least one month in clean, sealed container.
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Food Processor. Put the blueberries,
BANANA “ICE CREAM”
Frozen bananas give this guilt free dessert a super creamy consistency.
Makes about four 3-ounce servings
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
2 b a n a n a s , f r o z e n ,
½ t a b l e s p o o n h o n e y ¼ t e a s p o o n p u r e v a n il l a
1 t a b l e s p o o n c o c o n u t m i l k p i n c h s a l t
c u t i n t o 1 t o 2-i n c h p i e c e s
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DESSERTS
Insert the large chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart vanilla and coconut milk into the work bowl. Pulse 10 times using long pulses. Scrape the work bowl and then process for about 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.
For best results, serve immediately or place in a container to be stored in the freezer. Cover ice cream with plastic directly if freezing.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 68 (1% from fat) | carb. 16g | pro. 1g | fat 1g
sat. fat 1g | chol. 0mg | sod. 1mg | calc. 4mg | fiber 2g
TIP: Peel and cut your overripe bananas before you freeze them. Wrap each banana separately in plastic.
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Food Processor. Put the bananas, honey,
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